Israel Reports 2,347 Deaths Three Years After October 7 Attacks

Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israeli authorities have released figures detailing the war's casualties. The Ministry of Defense and the National Insurance Institute reported that 2,347 Israelis have been killed since the conflict began. According to the Ministry of Defense, 1,318 individuals have been added to the list of combat fatalities since October 7, 2023. This number includes members of the Israel Defense Forces, police, Shin Bet, firefighters, rescue services, and the prison service, along with 43 civilian security guards and 24 disabled individuals who died from war-related complications of their disabilities. Additionally, 1,029 civilians were killed in terror attacks, including 63 children and 88 foreign nationals. The National Insurance Institute stated that 87,286 additional people have been treated as casualties of hostile acts since October 7, with 24 individuals suffering amputations. The data also revealed that 216 civilian hostages have been returned from the Gaza Strip, 154 of whom are alive, including 29 foreigners. The bodies of 62 abductees, including 6 foreigners, have been returned for burial in Israel. Furthermore, over 7,150 individuals have joined the bereaved families circle, comprising 880 orphans and over 3,700 siblings who lost a brother or sister. In commemoration, the "October Council" launched a series of events titled "October 7 Week" on the previous night.