Jakarta, ThedailyID — The number of Palestinians killed and injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip continues to rise despite a ceasefire agreement. The death toll has reached 74,640 since October 2023, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Citing Palestinian medical authorities, Wafa reported that at least 175,947 people have also suffered injuries since the conflict began.
In its latest report on Saturday, November 7, Wafa said hospitals across Gaza had received 10 bodies and 22 injured people over the previous 48 hours.
Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2026, Israeli airstrikes and gunfire have killed 1,610 Palestinians. Meanwhile, the number of injured people has reached 5,819, while rescue teams have recovered 849 bodies from beneath the rubble.
“Thousands of victims remain trapped under collapsed buildings and on the streets, while ambulance and rescue teams are still unable to reach them,” Wafa reported.
UN Chief Calls for Full UNRWA Funding
Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He has also urged member states to maintain full funding for the agency.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric conveyed Guterres’ position to reporters on Friday, November 6, as quoted by Anadolu.
“I can tell you that the Secretary-General is fully committed to defending UNRWA in carrying out its fundamental role in supporting Palestinian refugees,” Dujarric said.
He added that Guterres had once again called for the agency’s essential operations to receive full financial support.
The statement followed an announcement by UNRWA on Thursday, November 5, warning of unprecedented financial pressure. The agency said increasingly difficult operating conditions threatened its ability to maintain essential services.
UNRWA currently faces a cash-flow deficit of US$80 million, equivalent to approximately Rp1.4 trillion. In addition, accumulated liabilities and recurring financial obligations pose long-term challenges to its sustainability.
The agency has also faced legal, administrative, and practical obstacles imposed by Israel in recent years, affecting its ability to operate in the occupied Palestinian territories.
UNRWA has stressed the importance of maintaining its role in providing essential assistance to Palestinian refugees.
