GAZA, (The Palestinian Information Center) The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on Thursday morning that 72 Palestinians were martyred and 356 others injured in the past 24 hours as a result of ongoing Israeli genocide against Gaza.
In its daily update, the ministry said that among the casualties were 9 citizens killed while seeking aid and 87 others wounded. This brings the total death toll among those seeking food or assistance to 2,465, with more than 17,948 injured.
Hospitals in Gaza also recorded 7 deaths in the last 24 hours due to famine and malnutrition, including one child. This raises the overall toll from starvation-related causes to 411, among them 142 children.
Since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared famine in Gaza, 133 deaths have been documented, including 27 children.
The ministry confirmed that from March 18, 2025, to the present date, the casualties stand at 12,170 martyrs and 51,818 injured.
Since October 7, 2023, the cumulative toll of the Israeli genocidal war has reached 64,718 Palestinian martyrs while 163,859 others were wounded.
The statement added that many victims remain trapped under the rubble or in the streets, as ambulances and civil defense crews are unable to reach them amid continuous bombardment.
