Gaza Death Toll Revised Upward by 50%

The Lancet Global Health published a study revealing that the death toll in Gaza is over 75,000, significantly higher than the 49,090 reported by the Ministry of Health, marking a 50% discrepancy. The research involved 2,000 households and found that 56.2% of the deceased were women, children, and older adults. Additionally, it estimated 16,300 non-violent deaths related to deteriorating living conditions and noted around 12,200 individuals are missing. The findings suggest that the Ministry’s figures were conservative, contradicting claims of inflated casualty numbers.

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