Gaza's ministry of health reports around 60,000 direct deaths since October 7, 2023, including 18,500 children. The Economist confirms the reliability of these figures, derived from hospital data and public reports. Many pro-Israel voices attempt to discredit this toll, yet independent investigators suggest the real number is likely much higher. The potential true death count could reach hundreds of thousands, accounting for direct military actions and indirect deaths from famine and untreated medical issues due to Israel’s blockade and infrastructure damage.
The official figure from Gaza's ministry of health is around 60,000 direct deaths, with 18,500 identified as children, based on hospital data and public reporting.
Independent investigators have confirmed that those on the ministry's two lists have almost certainly died, lending credibility to the reported death toll from humanitarian agencies.
Israel's military campaigns and blockade are believed to have caused a higher death toll, potentially in the hundreds of thousands, considering indirect causes like famine and untreated illnesses.
The death toll reported from Gaza is viewed as a massive underestimate, with claims that the real circumstances may reflect significantly higher casualties than documented.
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