Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss
Summary
Independent research has confirmed over 75,000 violent deaths in Gaza from October 2023 to January 2025. This number is significantly higher than earlier estimates from Gaza's Ministry of Health. The study, which involved direct interviews with households, supports the accuracy of the Ministry's records despite challenges in documentation.Key Facts
- Independent research confirmed more than 75,000 violent deaths in Gaza by early 2025.
- The Gaza Mortality Survey estimated 75,200 violent deaths between October 2023 and January 2025.
- This number is about 35% higher than the Ministry of Health's figure of 49,090 for the same period.
- As of January 27, 2025, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported at least 71,662 deaths.
- An Israeli army official acknowledged about 70,000 deaths in Gaza during the war.
- The demographic of casualties includes 56.2% women, children, and the elderly.
- The study used household interviews for direct data collection and confirmation.
- Researchers also estimated 16,300 non-violent excess deaths due to poor living conditions and medical sector collapse.
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