The death toll from ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza has reached 72,996, according to a statement from Gaza’s Health Ministry released on June 14, 2026. The ministry also reported that 173,246 people have been injured since the conflict began. In the past 24 hours alone, three people were killed and sixteen others wounded in new attacks.

The statement added that many individuals remain trapped under rubble and along various roads, with rescue teams unable to access several areas. As a result, officials fear the actual number of casualties could be higher than currently recorded. The health authorities noted that damaged infrastructure and obstacles to rescue efforts are preventing timely documentation of deaths and injuries.

The ministry warned that these challenges are worsening the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as the conflict continues to cause widespread destruction and strain emergency response capabilities.