Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Briefly

Research published in the Lancet indicates that the death toll due to the ongoing Gaza conflict is significantly higher than reported by local health authorities, citing around 64,260 deaths, 40% more than official figures.
The analysis estimated that 59.1% of the casualties were women, children, and elderly individuals, underscoring the human cost of the conflict and raising concerns about civilian safety amid military operations.
Despite the significant death toll, a senior Israeli official defended the military's operations, emphasizing that the armed forces undertaken unprecedented measures aimed at minimizing civilian casualties during their campaigns.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]