Revised Child Fatality Figures in Gaza War

SOURCE www.fdd.org
The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revised down child and women fatality figures from the Gaza war after attributing the inflated numbers to Hamas-controlled sources. The delay in rectifying the figures has potentially bolstered Hamas's position in the conflict.

Key Points

  • OCHA revised child and women fatality figures downward in Gaza war
  • Original figures were attributed to Hamas-controlled sources
  • UN recognized lack of evidence behind Hamas's claims
  • Delay in rectifying figures may have increased Hamas's chances of survival in the conflict

Pros

  • Correction of inflated fatality figures
  • Recognition of the need for rigorous scrutiny of data from Hamas-controlled sources

Cons

  • Delay in rectifying the figures may have bolstered Hamas's position in the conflict