Lancet Study Reveals Higher Gaza Mortality Rates Amid Conflict
Published on: Feb. 20, 2026, 3:37 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A Lancet Global Health study reveals over 75,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza during Israel’s military assault, surpassing previous health ministry figures. Women, children, and the elderly constitute 56.2% of violent fatalities. The first independent mortality survey shows 3-4% of Gaza's population was killed violently, with additional non-violent deaths reported.
