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The Lancet Says Gaza Genocide Death Toll Likely 40% Higher Than Official Estimates

HeadlineJan 10, 2025

In Gaza, Israeli forces bombed tents housing displaced Palestinians west of Khan Younis overnight. It was one of several attacks that killed 70 people within 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. This comes as a new study in the medical journal The Lancet finds the true death toll in Gaza may be 40% higher than official figures, which now stand at more than 46,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 110,000 wounded.

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