A Closer Look At The Numbers

Gazan Death Toll Passes 35,000

A Closer Look at the Numbers

Palestinian health authorities say Israel's ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 35,000 people. The Israeli military acknowledged that children, women, and older people have been killed in Gaza, but it has not released a specific death toll.

Sources of the Death Toll Estimates

The Palestinian health ministry's death toll estimate is based on the number of bodies that have been brought to hospitals and morgues. The ministry also includes in its estimate the number of people who have been killed in their homes or on the streets and whose bodies have not yet been recovered.

Civilian Casualties

The vast majority of the people killed in Gaza are civilians. The United Nations has said that more than 70% of the people killed in Gaza are civilians, including more than 500 children.

International Condemnation

The high number of civilian casualties in Gaza has drawn international condemnation. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the killings, and the United States has said that it is "deeply concerned" about the situation in Gaza.

Conclusion

The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the Israel-Hamas war is a staggering reminder of the human cost of conflict. The vast majority of the people killed in Gaza are civilians, including many children. The high number of civilian casualties has drawn international condemnation, and the United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the killings.