UN Report: 70% of Gaza Deaths Are Women and Children
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A UN Human Rights Office report reveals that nearly 70% of verified deaths in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas conflict are women and children, highlighting potential violations of international humanitarian law. The report, covering November 2023 to April 2024, confirms 8,119 Palestinian deaths, with most occurring in residential areas. Israel disputes the report's findings, while Palestinian health authorities estimate a much higher death toll since the conflict began in October 2023.
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