A recent study published in "The Lancet" reveals that over 75,000 people have died in the first 16 months of the Gaza war, which is 25,000 more than previously reported figures by local authorities.
A new report from the prestigious medical journal "The Lancet" suggests that the number of casualties in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is significantly higher than previously disclosed by local officials. According to the study conducted between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025, more than 75,000 individuals lost their lives in the first 16 months of the two-year war. This figure exceeds the official local death toll by nearly 25,000, raising concerns about the accuracy of previously reported data.
The research was based on a survey of 2,000 households in the Gaza Strip, carefully selected to reflect the demographic structure of the territory. Experienced Palestinian interviewers, known for their work in data collection and research in Palestine and the surrounding region, conducted the survey. The respondents were asked to provide details about deaths within their families, allowing for a more accurate representation of the war's human cost.
This findings underscore the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. As the ongoing conflict continues to unfold and new data emerges, it highlights the urgent need for accurate reporting and accountability regarding the impact of the war on civilians. The substantial discrepancy between local reports and the findings of "The Lancet" necessitates further investigation and understanding of the true scale of tragedy facing the population of the Gaza Strip.
