Gaza War: UN Confirms Children, Women Make Up Nearly 70% of Verified Deaths
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported a devastating statistic: nearly 70% of the verified war dead in Gaza are women and children. This grim figure represents a staggering loss of innocent life and underscores the immense human cost of the conflict.
The UN has verified 8,119 deaths in Gaza, a number significantly lower than the 43,000 reported by Palestinian health authorities. It’s important to understand the difference: the UN’s figure represents deaths that have been confirmed through investigation and verification, while the Palestinian authorities’ figure is based on reports and official records. This discrepancy raises questions about the reliability of the Palestinian figures, but it also highlights the difficulty in accurately accounting for casualties in a war zone.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood