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84,000 Lives Lost in Gaza: Women and Children Most Affected

6/28/2025

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An independent survey reveals a staggering toll of nearly 84,000 lives lost in Gaza due to the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict from October 2023 to January 2025. Heartbreakingly, over half of the victims were women, children, or the elderly. The report highlights around 75,200 violent deaths alongside 8,540 non-violent casualties, with Hamas' Health Ministry providing a detailed account of the tragedy.

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An independent survey reveals a staggering toll of nearly 84,000 lives lost in Gaza due to the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict from October 2023 to January 2025. Heartbreakingly, over half of the victims were women, children, or the elderly. The report highlights around 75,200 violent deaths alongside 8,540 non-violent casualties, with Hamas' Health Ministry providing a detailed account of the tragedy.