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Gaza Crisis: Civilian Death Rate Matches Genocide Threshold

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The Gaza Strip is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with a civilian death rate that matches universally acknowledged genocides. Classified Israeli military data obtained by +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian reveals that 83% of people killed by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza have been civilians. This proportion is unusually high, according to Therése Pettersson of the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), which tracks civilian deaths in conflicts globally.

Key Takeaways:

  • 83% of people killed by the IDF in Gaza have been civilians, matching the threshold for genocide.
  • The UCDP's Therése Pettersson notes that this proportion is unusually high, particularly given the prolonged nature of the conflict.
  • The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed a famine in Gaza City, which could spread to other areas without a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
  • Over 500,000 people in Gaza face catastrophic levels of hunger, with many at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes.
  • Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied hunger in Gaza, calling reports "lies."
  • International experts, including leading Israeli human rights group B'Tselem, accuse Netanyahu of perpetuating a genocide in Gaza.
  • The IDF has listed 8,900 named fighters from militant groups as killed or probably killed, while the health authority in Gaza reports 53,000 Palestinians killed.

Statistics:

  • 83% of people killed by the IDF in Gaza have been civilians.
  • 8,900 named fighters from militant groups listed as killed or probably killed by the IDF.
  • 53,000 Palestinians reported killed by the health authority in Gaza.
  • 500,000 people in Gaza face catastrophic levels of hunger.
  • Gaza City is experiencing famine, which could spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of next month.

Sources:

  • +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian
  • Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  • Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
  • B'Tselem
  • International Criminal Court
  • United Nations
  • Palestinian Health Authority
  • Israeli Defence Forces

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