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It’s OK to speak ill of the Chinese, Russians, Muslims, Christians, White males.. but somehow, they don’t want freedom of speech when it comes to their tribe.
No one is asking why? Maybe there is a reason?
And you think Zionism is a myth?
CASUALTIES IN GAZA SINCE OCTOBER 2023
The conflict began with the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. Casualty figures are highly contested due to the chaotic environment, limited access, and differing methodologies. The primary source for Palestinian deaths is the Gaza Health Ministry (run by Hamas but staffed by medical professionals; figures historically considered reliable by UN/WHO in past conflicts).
- Gaza Health Ministry figures: Approximately 70,600–70,700 Palestinians killed (e.g., 70,366 on Dec 9; 70,663 on Dec 14; 70,667 on Dec 16) and over 171,000 injured. Majority are women and children (50-60% per breakdowns). This does not distinguish civilians from combatants.
- Israeli estimates: IDF claims ~20,000 Hamas/PIJ fighters killed (latest Jan 2025 figure; no recent update). Total Palestinian deaths accepted as ~70,000+ but with higher combatant ratio.
- Independent/academic estimates: Higher due to undercounting (bodies under rubble 10,000+, indirect deaths from disease/starvation).
- Lancet (Jan 2025 peer-review): ~64,000 traumatic deaths Oct 2023–Jun 2024; projected >70,000 by Oct 2024.
- Max Planck Institute (2025 study): Likely >100,000 total conflict-related deaths by Oct 2025.
- Household surveys (mid-2025): 75,000–84,000 direct deaths Oct 2023–Jan 2025.
- Israeli side: 1,200 killed on Oct 7, 2023 (mostly civilians); 800-900 soldiers since; total 2,100 Israelis.
UN/WHO cite ministry figures as credible baseline but note undercounting. No consensus on exact civilian/combatant split.
Cost of Construction and Reconstruction
The most comprehensive assessment is the February 2025 Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (IRDNA) by the World Bank, UN, and EU (latest major joint report):
- Physical damage: $30 billion (housing 53%, commerce/industry 20%, infrastructure 15%).
- Total recovery/reconstruction needs: $53.2 billion over 10 years ($20 billion in first 3 years for essentials).
- Rubble/debris clearance alone: 41-47 million tons (costly/toxic due to unexploded ordnance).
- Economic losses: Additional $19 billion (productivity, revenues).
Later mentions (Nov 2025 UN report) cite >$70 billion over decades for full long-term rebuild, factoring ongoing effects. Gaza’s economy contracted 83-87% (2023-2024).
Figures are interim, access restrictions limit full assessment; costs could rise with delays or escalation. Funding remains uncertain (Gulf states eyed, but hesitant).
