Study Reveals Gaza Death Toll Reaches Estimated 100,000

A recent study featured in *The Lancet* meticulously examined hospital records, analyzed online civilian death reports, and utilized an independently curated list derived from social media obituaries and death announcements.

Researchers, after conducting a comparative analysis of three lists, have determined that the death toll in Gaza substantially exceeds the number reported by the region’s authorities, who have been under siege.

A recent analysis suggests that the true number of deaths might exceed official figures by 46-107%, indicating that the fatalities from Israeli operations could range from 77,000 to 109,000. This figure corresponds to approximately 4% to 5% of Gaza’s population prior to the conflict.

Israel has characterized all individuals killed in Gaza as “fighters,” despite the fact that the majority include women and children.

According to the most recent figures released by the Gaza Health Ministry, Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of 52,787 Palestinians in Gaza. The ministry emphasized that numerous victims remain unaccounted for, as they are either trapped beneath rubble or located in areas still being targeted by Israel’s military operations.

The ministry’s figures are gathered through reports from hospitals throughout Gaza and an online platform enabling families to document fatalities, particularly in regions that remain unreachable due to ongoing hostilities.

The findings shed new light on the underreported fatalities in Gaza, particularly in the context of the ongoing Israeli devastation of health infrastructure and communication networks, which continue to impede precise documentation.

Moreover, fatalities resulting indirectly from the conflict, including those arising from the breakdown of healthcare services, might not be comprehensively accounted for.

Researchers have concluded that obtaining a precise tally of casualties from this conflict will remain challenging, even after its conclusion, which may still be some time away.

Israeli air and artillery strikes have continued to result in civilian casualties in Gaza, as the offensive in the region persists.

Nearly 19 months into the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel continues its aggressive military actions in the region, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.

Recent data indicates that a staggering 90 percent of Gaza’s population, which totals 2.1 million residents, has been displaced. Those affected face severe shortages of adequate shelter, food, vital medical services, clean water, educational resources, and means of livelihood.