Study Connects Gaza Deaths to Historical Genocides

A study by the Max Planck Institute and the Centre for Demographic Studies reveals over 112,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since Israel’s October 2023 assault, far surpassing official counts. The research indicates a disproportionate number of civilian deaths, particularly among children and women, resembling patterns seen in past genocides. Life expectancy in Gaza has dramatically declined, with women’s life expectancy dropping from 77 to 46 years and men’s from 74 to 36. The study challenges claims that Palestinian authorities have inflated casualty figures, suggesting official counts are likely conservative.

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