Summary
Since the beginning of a conflict in Gaza, over 70,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed according to Gaza's Health Ministry. However, the accuracy of these figures has been questioned by U.S. officials and media. Recently, the Israeli military acknowledged a similar death toll, though disputes remain over the exact numbers.
Key Facts
- More than 70,000 Palestinians have been reported killed by Gaza's Health Ministry since the conflict began.
- President Joe Biden expressed doubt about the reported figures, suggesting they may not be accurate.
- The Israeli military has started to acknowledge a high death toll similar to what was reported by the Health Ministry.
- Humanitarian groups and the United Nations have stated the Health Ministry's numbers are accurate.
- U.S. lawmakers passed a bill to stop the Department of State from using Gaza's Health Ministry figures.
- Some Western officials and media have been accused of undermining the Palestinian reports.
- A study in The Lancet suggested that Gaza's death figures might be under-reported by about 41%.
