Casualties of the Israel–Hamas war
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As of 24 April 2024, over 35,000 people (34,262 Palestinian[1] and 1,410 Israeli[9]) have been reported as killed in the Israel–Hamas war, including 97 journalists (92 Palestinian, 2 Israeli and 3 Lebanese)[10] and over 224 humanitarian aid workers, including 179 employees of UNRWA.[11]
The vast majority of casualties have been in the Gaza Strip: over 34,262 have been killed, 70% of them are women and minors.[12] The accuracy of these figures, as well as the number of women and minors killed, is disputed.[13][14][15][16] In December 2023, Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor estimated 90% of the casualties were civilians,[17][18] while the IDF put the civilian ratio at 66% of those killed.[19] The death toll comes from the Gaza Health Ministry and the total death toll in Gaza is presumed to be higher than reported,[20][21] with thousands remaining unaccounted for, including those trapped under rubble.[12][22]
The October 7 attacks on Israel killed 1,139 people, including 764 civilians and 373 Israeli security personnel. A further 248 persons were taken hostage during the initial attack on Israel to the Gaza Strip.[2][23][24]
A further 469 Palestinians (including 94 children[25]) have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem by the Israel military and settlers.[1] Casualties have also occurred in other parts of Israel, as well as in southern Lebanon, and Syria.[26]