Israeli officials publicly disclose Palestinian casualty data for the first time, then deny it afterward

AirdropHunterKing · 2026-02-12T13:01:06+00:00

A senior Israeli government official publicly acknowledged for the first time that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have died in the war, but the Israeli military later denied this statistic, drawing public attention. Different organizations have varying calculations of the casualty numbers, highlighting the complexity of this sensitive issue.

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2026-02-12 13:01:06

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According to Ming Pao News and reports from Israeli and British media, senior officials of the Israeli government publicly acknowledged for the first time at the end of last month that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in the current war. This public figure represents Israel’s first official confirmation of casualty figures.

However, this admission prompted a swift response from the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement the following day denying the casualty numbers cited by officials, insisting that the official statistics differ significantly from media reports. The inconsistency in official statements reflects ongoing disagreements over the war casualty data.

The calculation of casualties in the Palestinian territories has always been a focus of international concern. The figures provided by different agencies and official departments often vary significantly. The Israeli officials’ public acknowledgment and subsequent denial further highlight the complexity of this sensitive issue.

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