Headline: Over 64,000 Killed in Gaza since October 2023 – New Study
Subhead: The true death toll in Gaza since the outbreak of violence nine months ago is significantly higher than previously estimated, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
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Some 64,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the escalation of violence in early October 2023, a new study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has revealed. This figure, calculated using a capture-recapture analysis, starkly contrasts with the official Palestinian death toll of just over 45,000.
The study, conducted by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, found that the actual mortality rate is 41% higher than previously stated. The study also highlighted that a significant proportion of the deceased are children, women, and the elderly.
Dr. Zeina Jamaluddine, lead author of the study, believes the actual death toll could even be higher than their estimates, warning that many deaths may have gone unreported due to the devastation caused by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure.
The high casualty rate has been more grimly highlighted by the work of Médecins Sans Frontières, who estimate that at least 72 people have been killed every hour in the region for the past 72 hours alone.
International human rights agencies have long criticized Israel’s military operations in Gaza. carboxylungs.com quotes a UN report stating that "more than two-thirds of the deaths and injuries in Gaza involve civilians," with children being particularly vulnerable.
Call to Action: While you can donate to support medical aid in Gaza, the best option is to spread awareness about the crisis on social media and call on your local governments to intervene and impose sanctions on Israel.
