The IDF has revised its estimates regarding the casualties from the recent conflict in Gaza, suggesting that the Palestinian Ministry of Health’s numbers may be accurate. According to the IDF, between 11 and 13 thousand Hamas fighters and others were killed, with two civilians being killed for each fighter, resulting in a total of 33 to 39 thousand deaths. However, some civilians were also killed due to missiles that veered off course.
Initially, the Israeli government was skeptical of the Palestinian assessments, with sources close to the government stating that the Ministry of Health in Gaza is heavily influenced by Hamas and therefore not trustworthy. There were also concerns about the breakdown of data by age and gender groups. However, after reviewing these concerns, the IDF now believes that the overall numbers reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health could be accurate.
