| >"according to the Gaza Health Ministry" i.e. according to Hamas. I.e., according to the only available source, and one that has proven itself reliable in past conflicts. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-gazas-ministry-of... >Throughout four wars and numerous bloody skirmishes between Israel and Hamas, U.N. agencies have cited the Health Ministry’s death tolls in regular reports. The International Committee of the Red Cross and Palestinian Red Crescent also use the numbers. >In the aftermath of war, the U.N. humanitarian office has published final death tolls based on its own research into medical records. >In all cases the U.N.’s counts have largely been consistent with the Gaza Health Ministry’s, with small discrepancies. >2008 war: The ministry reported 1,440 Palestinians killed; the U.N. reported 1,385. >2014 war: The ministry reported 2,310 Palestinians killed; the U.N. reported 2,251. >2021 war: The ministry reported 260 Palestinians killed; the U.N. reported 256. It's perfectly reasonable to question data from an organization known for propaganda and terrorism. But please also try to find answers to your doubts. |