According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, which is linked to Hamas, a total of 34,654 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of hostilities on October 7. In the last 24 hours alone, 32 individuals were reported dead, with 77,908 others sustaining varying degrees of injuries. However, it’s important to note that information from the Gaza Ministry of Health cannot be verified. The Hamas Ministry of Health does not provide details on how many of the casualties were terrorists from terrorist groups.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has consistently stated that they are unable to confirm or deny the accuracy of the data on killed and wounded individuals provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health. On the other hand, a study published by The Lancet in January suggested that the data from the Gaza Ministry of Health may be close to reality. Despite this, IDF reports indicate that numerous militants from terrorist organizations are being eliminated on a daily basis in Gaza. The IDF estimates that approximately 14,000 militants and their commanders have been killed in Gaza since the start of hostilities, with Hamas acknowledging the deaths of around 6,000 of its fighters.
Reports from the Ministry of Health in Gaza do not differentiate between civilian and militant casualties and claim that all casualties are due to Israeli military operations. However, it is evident that many individuals die as a result of actions taken by militants from terrorist organizations or for reasons not directly related to Israeli military operations in Gaza. It is crucial to consider different perspectives and sources when analyzing casualty figures in conflict zones like Gaza.