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Retired Officer: Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 60,000

8/18/2025

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Retired Israeli officer Haliva supported Gaza health ministry casualty figures, disputed by Israeli officials as propaganda.
The death toll in Gaza exceeded 60,000, which Haliva deemed significant for future generations.
He criticized the Israeli government and pointed out differing perceptions of the war within Israel.
Haliva observed that left-wing Israelis faced a greater impact from the conflict.

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Retired Israeli officer Haliva supported Gaza health ministry casualty figures, disputed by Israeli officials as propaganda.
The death toll in Gaza exceeded 60,000, which Haliva deemed significant for future generations.
He criticized the Israeli government and pointed out differing perceptions of the war within Israel.
Haliva observed that left-wing Israelis faced a greater impact from the conflict.