As of March 6, 2026, while the regional conflict with Iran continues, the death toll in Gaza has reached 72,120 Palestinians since October 2023. Despite a standing ceasefire that began in October 2025, military activity and strikes have persisted, causing additional casualties during the recent escalation with Iran.
Gaza Casualties During the Iran Conflict (Late Feb – March 2026)
- Daily Fatalities: Between March 1 and March 5, 2026, the Gaza Health Ministry reported that 24 martyrs arrived at hospitals, including a 13-year-old child killed by army fire in northern Gaza on March 6.
- Ceasefire Violations: Since the October 11, 2025 truce, 636 Palestinians have been killed and 1,704 injured. Reports indicate over 969 violations by Israeli forces during this period, including direct gunfire and bombing operations.
- Under-counting Concerns: Independent studies published in The Lancet suggest the actual death toll may exceed 75,000, as official figures often exclude those missing under rubble (estimated at 10,000+) or "non-violent" deaths caused by the collapse of the medical sector and starvation.
Context of the War with Iran
- Direct Conflict Casualties: Since the "Twelve-Day War" began around February 28, 2026, Israeli strikes in Iran have killed at least 1,332 people. In the same period, Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed 12 civilians in Israel.
- Shift in Focus: While global attention has pivoted toward the Israel-Iran-US escalation, residents in Gaza report feeling abandoned as the "quiet" death toll in the enclave continues to climb.
- Humanitarian Blockade: On March 1, 2026, Israel reportedly shut all border crossings into Gaza, halting the flow of food, fuel, and medicine to over two million people, exacerbating famine conditions already declared in northern regions.
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