Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study

A Lancet study estimates that over 75,000 people were killed in Gaza during the first 16 months of the war, significantly higher than the 50,000 deaths initially reported by local authorities. The study, published on Wednesday, analyzed data from October 7, 2023, to January 5, 2025, and found that women, children, and the elderly accounted for 56% of violent deaths, totaling 42,200 individuals. Researchers surveyed 2,000 families in Gaza to gather information on deaths within their households. The findings suggest that the official death toll was a substantial undercount, although the Gaza health ministry's reporting on the proportion of women, children, and elderly deaths was accurate. The study highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on the Gazan population.

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