Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss
Peer-reviewed studies reveal official counts represent a
'floor' while a huge reconstructive crisis looms over the decimated enclave.
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Gaza toll exceeded 75,000 a year ago: study
An independent survey published in The Lancet of 2,000 households across Gaza found that, as of January 5, 2025, an estimated 75,200 Palestinians had been directly killed in Israeli attacks.
Between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025
Violent deaths
Deaths caused by direct attacks such as air strikes
Estimate
Children
22,800
Women (18-64)
16,600
Men (18-64)
32,900
Seniors 65+
2,870
Total violent deaths
~75,200
Non-violent deaths
Deaths caused by the collapse of heath systems or critical infrastructure due to the war
Total non-violent deaths
Excess non-violent deaths
Estimate 16,300
8,540
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