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Gaza Death Toll Soars Past 74,000; Iran Ready for War Amid Hormuz Dispute
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News18•27-09-2026, 22:45
Gaza Death Toll Soars Past 74,000; Iran Ready for War Amid Hormuz Dispute
- •Gaza's Health Ministry reports the Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has exceeded 74,000, with 175,068 wounded since October 7, 2023.
- •Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states Tehran has not been formally notified of US President Trump's rejection of its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but is prepared for both diplomacy and renewed conflict.
- •Since the ceasefire, 1,145 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, while seven Israeli soldiers have also died.
- •Israeli strikes in central and southern Gaza killed two Palestinians, with Israel's military stating targets were military operatives and Hamas militants.
- •In Yemen, nearly 700 people have been killed since fighting escalated last month, with Houthi rebels accusing government forces of a deadly market strike and government forces claiming to have hit Houthi warehouses.
Key Questions Answered
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, reaching 74,016 according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has not been formally notified of the rejection, remains fully prepared for war, but is also ready for diplomacy depending on President Trump's choice.
The World Health Organisation reports that nearly 700 people have been killed in Yemen since fighting escalated last month.
