The most intense single-night firebombing of Tokyo on March 9-10, 1945 (often called the "ten days" bombing in context of the March campaign start), killed an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 civilians in this non-military urban area.thediplomat+2
In Gaza, after over two years of war since October 2023 (as of early April 2026), at least 73,000 Palestinians have been reported killed, primarily civilians according to Gaza Health Ministry figures verified by UN and independent sources.wikipedia+1
This raid targeted densely packed wooden residential districts, creating firestorms that destroyed 16 square miles.wikipedia
Estimates vary: US Strategic Bombing Survey cited ~88,000 dead; Japanese sources up to 100,000, mostly women, children, and elderly.wikipedia+1
No exact "ten consecutive days" tally exists, but the March 10 event dominates as the deadliest single non-atomic attack.britannica
Death toll reached ~72,000-75,000 by late 2025 to early 2026, including direct violence and those under rubble.aljazeera+1
Figures from Gaza Health Ministry (considered reliable by WHO/UN) do not distinguish combatants but note ~11% of population affected.costsofwar.watson.brown+1
Post-ceasefire (Oct 2025) violence added hundreds more deaths.eupac