The death toll in Gaza is uncertain.

While every death is war is tragic, the accounting of deaths in Gaza is uncertain. To revise the number of women and children deaths by half is a significant number in error. 

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This information is provided by a ministry operated by Hamas. The numbers are still high, but, the uncertainty is remarkable. 

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The people of Palestine were hostages to Hamas. Their lives were always precarious under Hamas leadership. The answer as to why such dangerous conditions were allowed under international law must be answered.