Palestinian civil defence workers operate on a destroyed vehicle following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza city, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Gaza Death Toll Rises To 73,914 As 17 Palestinians Injured In Past 24 Hours

GAZA, Sept 21 (NNN-WAFA) -- The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,914, while 174,952 Palestinians have been injured since the start of the Israeli aggression on Oct 7, 2023, Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported, citing medical sources on Monday.

Local health authorities reported that hospitals across Gaza received the bodies of four Palestinians and 17 injured people over the past 24 hours.

They added that the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire took effect on Oct 11, 2025, has risen to 1,393, while 4,822 others have been injured.

A total of 831 bodies have been recovered from under the rubble since the ceasefire.

Meantime, a number of victims remain trapped under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews remain unable to reach them.

--NNN-WAFA