186,000 Killed – Gaza Death Toll Could Be 15 Times Higher Than Official Figures

In a gripping letter published by the British medical journal Lancet (view below) on July 5, three public health experts reveal that the civilian death toll from Israel's war in Gaza could be up to 15 times higher than the official count. They highlight the devastating impact of destroyed infrastructure, hospitals, and food supplies, which makes tracking the dead nearly impossible. The experts estimate that for every direct death from the conflict, four more people die indirectly. This could mean a staggering death toll of 186,000 or more, painting a dire picture of the true cost of the war.

Since October 2023, the Gaza Strip has seen a devastating conflict resulting in over 37,000 deaths, with many more likely buried in the rubble or dying from indirect causes like disease and starvation. The Gaza Health Ministry's data, despite being contested, is backed by various independent analyses and organizations. The ongoing destruction has severely hampered data collection, making th...