Israel-Hamas War: Revised Death Toll from Oct. 7 Attack Stands at 1,200
TL;DR
Israel has revised down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to around 1,200, about 200 fewer victims than previously reported. The spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry stated that this is an updated estimate and the toll may still change. Unnamed officials cited misidentification of remains as a reason for the discrepancy. The number of hostages held in Gaza remains at around 240. The Oct. 7 attacks prompted Israeli airstrikes and ground strikes on Gaza, resulting in a high number of casualties.
- Israel revises down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to about 1200 NPR
- Israel-Hamas War: Israel Lowers Oct. 7 Death Toll Estimate to 1200 The New York Times
- Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian death toll reaches over 11,000 since start of war, Gaza Health Ministr CBS Chicago
- Israel revises down death toll from Oct. 7 attack to about 1,200 The Hill
- Israel-Hamas War News Live Updates The New York Times
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