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Template:Israel–Hamas war casualties

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As of 8 May 2024, over 36,000 people (34,844 Palestinian[1] and 1,410 Israeli[9]) have been reported as killed in the Israel–Hamas war, including 97 journalists (92 Palestinian, 2 Israeli and 3 Lebanese)[10] and over 224 humanitarian aid workers, including 179 employees of UNRWA.[11]

The vast majority of casualties have been in the Gaza Strip. In May 2024, the Gaza Strip witnessed a high number of casualties. According to a United Nations estimate, a total of 34,844 Palestinians were reported dead, which included 4,959 women and 7,797 children.[12][13][14] Two days prior, the count for women and children was twice as high. The UN attributed this difference to inaccuracies due to the "fog of war."[15] The death toll comes from the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. According to several articles, the total death toll in Gaza is presumed to be higher than reported,[16][17] with thousands remaining unaccounted for, including those trapped under rubble.[18][19] In January, a report from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy highlighted significant inconsistencies in the reported fatalities. The research suggested that these disparities were likely the result of manipulation. Additionally, Professor Abraham Wyner, speaking to Tablet Magazine, noted that the rate of deaths appeared unnaturally high and exhibited an irregular pattern of increase.[13]

The October 7 attacks on Israel killed 1,139 people, including 764 civilians and 373 Israeli security personnel. A further 252 persons were taken hostage during the initial attack on Israel to the Gaza Strip.[2][20][21]

A further 479 Palestinians, including 116 children, and 9 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem).[1] Casualties have also occurred in other parts of Israel, as well as in southern Lebanon, and Syria.[22]

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