In Gaza: Number of Killed Spikes to 73,333, Leaves 174,023 Wounded

• marwan
• July 28, 2026

CROSSFIREARABIA – Palestinian medical sources announced, Tuesday, the death toll from the Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip rose to 73,333 martyrs and 174,023 wounded since October 7, 2023. The same sources added that hospitals in the Strip received four martyrs in the past 24 hours, including one who succumbed to his wounds, in addition to 14 injuries. They indicated that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire on 11 October 2026 has risen to 1,207, and the number of injuries to 3,914, while the total number of bodies recovered has reached 803. They explained that a number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and rescue teams are unable to reach them according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

‘Save Our Journalists’

• CrossFireArabia
• July 28, 2026

Members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) issued a joint statement Tuesday expressing concern over the safety of journalists and media workers and the impact of escalating regional tensions in the Middle East on access to information.

The coalition said independent media play a critical role during armed conflicts by providing accurate and timely information to affected communities and the international public.

In the statement, the signatories said they were concerned about what they described as an increasing number of journalists being killed, arrested or detained across the region.

“The safety of journalists and media workers, and the access to information are under serious threat,” it said.

The statement accused the Israeli government of preventing independent international journalists from entering Gaza for over two years, saying the restrictions have limited independent reporting on the conflict.

“We strongly condemn all forms of violence directed against journalists and media workers, including media infrastructure, press facilities, and clearly marked media vehicles,” it said.

The coalition further expressed concern over what it described as a crackdown on journalists and freedom of the press in Iran, including internet shutdowns.

The statement said the reported incidents raise concerns about the protection of journalists under international humanitarian law and press freedom in conflict situations.

It called on all parties involved to comply with international humanitarian law and to ensure the protection of civilians, including journalists.

The coalition also said deliberate attacks on journalists are unacceptable and may constitute war crimes, while stressing that detained journalists should be treated in accordance with international law.

The statement was signed by Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ghana, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. Anadolu