Arabic version: أبحاث مستقلة تكشف أن عدد القتلى في غزة يتجاوز 75,000
Recent studies have confirmed that the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 75,000, significantly exceeding earlier estimates. This alarming figure has been validated through independent research published in leading medical journals, indicating that the true human cost of the ongoing conflict is much higher than previously reported. According to Al Jazeera, the Gaza Mortality Survey (GMS) reported 75,200 violent deaths between October 7, 2023 and January 5, 2025, which is 34.7% higher than the Gaza Ministry of Health’s figures.
The GMS utilized a population-representative sample of 2,000 households, providing a rigorous empirical foundation for the death toll. Researchers noted that while the Gaza Ministry of Health’s reporting is reliable, it is inherently conservative due to the collapse of the infrastructure needed to document deaths accurately. This study also highlighted the demographic composition of casualties, revealing that women, children, and the elderly make up 56.2 percent of the fatalities.
The research further identified an estimated 16,300 non-violent deaths, attributing many to deteriorating living conditions and the collapse of the medical sector. These findings underscore the severe impact of the conflict on public health, as the systematic destruction of hospitals and medical facilities has made it increasingly difficult to assess the total death toll accurately.
As the death toll continues to rise, survivors are facing a dire need for medical care that the devastated healthcare system in Gaza cannot provide. A separate study indicated that between 29,000 and 46,000 injuries require complex reconstructive surgery, a backlog that could take over a decade to address even if surgical capacities were restored. Currently, only 12 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals remain capable of providing care beyond basic emergency triage, further complicating the medical response to injuries sustained during the conflict.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has prompted calls for accountability and the urgent need to cease hostilities. Researchers emphasize that the destruction of healthcare infrastructure violates international humanitarian law, and they advocate for immediate action to protect civilians and restore essential services. Without significant international support, the long-term consequences of the conflict will continue to burden the population for years to come.
