Biden questioned the legitimacy of the death toll from the Gaza Health Ministry, and he's right -- it's likely not accurate. The reality is, it's likely much, much higher. Here's why.
Despite the ongoing crisis, the Gaza Health Ministry has an accurate method for counting and reporting deaths. It requires hospitals and morgues to report the identity of victims and is logged centrally. As a result, it's not just random estimates that are being reported. Each number was a person with a death certificate in the system.
With this accurate methodology:
The Gaza Health Ministry itself is under immense pressure, and have stated their inability to provide full updates in recent days. So, what is the real death toll? The below reported figures, at a minimum. The reality is probably thousands more.
For those who still question its accuracy:
Data is typically updated daily where possible, and based on best available source.
Confirmed Deaths in Gaza
Displaced in Gaza
Wounded
Size of Gaza
Civilians in Gaza
Missing, likely killed.
Children Killed
Weeks Since October 7th
Aid trucks allowed into Gaza since Oct 7
Total 2022 US Aid for Israel
* An asterisk denotes that this statistic has not been updated in the last 72 hours. While it is possible the figure has not changed, it is more likely that no updated information available. Note that the figures are based on best available sources.
Beyond those already in Gaza prior to October 7th, 2023, little to no new international organizations, aid workers, or journalists have been able to enter Gaza. Further, Israel has intermittently cut off internet and telecommunications from Gaza. These factors have drastically restricted available information.
Recurring Sources: