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IDF Accepts Gaza Death Toll of 71,000 Palestinians
The Israel Defense Forces acknowledged the Gaza Health Ministry's toll of over 71,000 deaths, with 171,000 wounded representing 8.1% of Gaza’s population, while disputing famine-related deaths.
- On 01/29/2026 the Israel Defense Forces reported roughly 70,000 people killed in Gaza during the war and told Israeli media the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry's overall toll is broadly accurate.
- Since October 7, 2023, the Gaza Health Ministry's toll covers deaths, with military officials noting around 13% of Hamas rockets fell short inside Gaza and Hamas executed Palestinians or blocked evacuations.
- The military estimated approximately 25,000 of the dead were Hamas terrorists, while Israeli officials warned the total does not separate civilians from armed groups and requires scrutiny.
- Humanitarian operators delivered 112,000 aid trucks carrying about 1.7 million tons of food into Gaza, while media reports say at least 450 Palestinians died from malnutrition, a claim the IDF rejects.
- The IDF said it is continuing work on a more detailed assessment to better define the civilian-versus-combatant breakdown, while Israeli officials said the ratio remains unknown.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledges that approximately 70,000 people were killed in Gaza during the war with Hamas, according to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry, the Times of Israel reported on Thursday, citing a senior military officer.
It is the first time the army has confirmed the numbers previously reported by Palestinian health authorities in the Gaza Strip.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 18%
R 27%
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