Study Estimates Gaza Death Toll Over 75,000

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health estimates that more than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 15 months of the conflict.

20 Feb, 07:34 — 20 Feb, 12:25

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Why this matters

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis and a significant loss of life, making accurate reporting on casualties and living conditions crucial for understanding its true impact. Reports on death tolls are often contentious and politically charged, highlighting the need for robust data and independent verification. The contrasting narratives underscore the different angles through which media outlets choose to portray the conflict's human cost.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

The coverage of the "Gaza death toll" story shows a significant divergence in focus, with Daily Sabah directly addressing a new study estimating over 75,000 deaths and challenging previous claims. In contrast, Al Jazeera focuses on the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the daily suffering of families in Gaza City during Ramadan, without mentioning the specific death toll study. This highlights a split between data-driven reporting on casualties and human-interest reporting on daily life under conflict.

What sources agree on

There is an ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing severe hardship and displacement.

Where they diverge

Primary narrative focus

Daily Sabah

This outlet focuses on a new peer-reviewed study estimating the Gaza death toll over 75,000 and its implications for previous claims.

Al Jazeera

This outlet focuses on the daily struggles and lack of respite for families in Gaza City during Ramadan amidst destruction and displacement.

Key claims4 unverified

More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 15 months of Israel’s military campaign.

unverified·Daily Sabah

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health estimates the Gaza death toll.

unverified·Daily Sabah

Families in Gaza City continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.

unverified·Al Jazeera

Coverage gaps

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health estimating over 75,000 Palestinian deaths during the first 15 months of Israel’s military campaign.

ReportedDaily Sabah

MissingAl Jazeera

The personal experiences of families like Nisreen Nassar's, living in schools and makeshift shelters in Gaza City.

ReportedAl Jazeera

MissingDaily Sabah

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Al Jazeera

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Right-leaning

Daily Sabah

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

Key entities

Gazaregion experiencing conflict and humanitarian crisis Israelconducting a military campaign The Lancet Global Healthpublisher of a study on death toll Nisreen Nassara Palestinian resident of Gaza City

Coverage Timeline

First report: Daily Sabah · 20 Feb, 07:34|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

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Daily Sabah20 Feb, 07:34First to report

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

5h later

Al Jazeera20 Feb, 12:25Latest update

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Read at source (2 outlets)

Al Jazeera1d ago

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Nisreen Nassar and her family, like many other Palestinians, continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.

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Daily Sabah1d ago

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health estimates that more than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 15 months of Israel’s military campaign in...

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Study Estimates Gaza Death Toll Over 75,000

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No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Right-leaning

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Read at source (2 outlets)

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Study puts Gaza death toll over 75,000, challenges inflation claims

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