1,000 days of Gaza offensive: over 73,000 killed and 223,000 tonnes of explosives used

July 2, 2026 marked 1,000 days since the start of Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza government media office reported more than 73,000 people killed and over 223,000 tonnes of explosives dropped by Israeli forces. The figures highlight the devastating scale of destruction after nearly three years of conflict.