A new report by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has suggested that the estimates provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza may be accurate. The IDF estimated that between 11-13 thousand Hamas fighters and others were killed, with two civilians killed for each fighter, indicating a total of 33-39 thousand deaths. However, initially, the Israeli government was doubtful about these assessments, with sources close to the government claiming that the Ministry of Health in Gaza is influenced by Hamas and therefore not reliable.
There were also questions raised about the breakdown of the data by gender and age groups. But, after careful consideration, the IDF’s evaluation takes into account these concerns and suggests that the overall numbers reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health could be accurate. Some civilians were killed by actions taken by terrorists such as missiles that veered off course. Therefore, it is crucial to take into account all factors when analyzing such data.