The Lancet Global Health, 2026: a household survey of 2,000 Gaza homes estimated 75,200 violent deaths to January 2025. The Ministry of Health count of 49,090 for that period was 34.7% below that estimate. The authors say this contradicts claims the ministry inflated totals. Limits include displacement and inaccessible areas.
We estimated 75 200 violent deaths (95% CI 63 600–86 800) between Oct 7, 2023, and Jan 5, 2025
The Lancet Global Health, 2026: a household survey of 2,000 Gaza homes estimated 75,200 violent deaths to January 2025. The Ministry of Health count of 49,090 for that period was 34.7% below that estimate. The authors say this contradicts claims the ministry inflated totals. Limits include displacement and inaccessible areas.