The Gaza Health Ministry’s accurate death count: Why it’s trusted

A comprehensive analysis of the death toll in Gaza reveals that the figures provided by the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health may be accurate and potentially underestimated, despite some controversy and skepticism. The ministry maintains daily records of casualties, listing detailed information about the victims, including names, gender, and age.

A unit responsible for verifying data

The ministry’s meticulous approach involves cross-referencing data from various sources, including hospitals and first-aid organizations, to ensure the accuracy of the death toll. However, the methodology has faced critique for transparency issues and challenges in identifying all casualties.

External organizations, such as the United Nations, have collaborated with the ministry, supporting the reliability of the reported figures. Independent analyses also corroborate the Ministry of Health’s statistics, highlighting the complexities of assessing casualties amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.