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Hamas Cuts Casualty Figures: 1,080 Children Removed

4/6/2025

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Hamas has dramatically revised its casualty figures from the Gaza conflict, eliminating over 3,400 names, including 1,080 children. The new data reveals that a staggering 72% of fatalities were men aged 13 to 55, challenging previous assertions of significant female and child casualties. This raises concerns about the accuracy of reports relied upon by international organizations.

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Story summary

Hamas has dramatically revised its casualty figures from the Gaza conflict, eliminating over 3,400 names, including 1,080 children. The new data reveals that a staggering 72% of fatalities were men aged 13 to 55, challenging previous assertions of significant female and child casualties. This raises concerns about the accuracy of reports relied upon by international organizations.