The United Nations revises data on Palestinian casualties in the Gaza war, cutting the numbers by half due to reliance on Hamas-run Ministry of Health figures. Israel disputes the numbers and accuses Hamas of manipulating data.
Key Points
United Nations revises Palestinian casualty numbers in Gaza war
Israel disputes figures and accuses Hamas of manipulation
Challenges in verifying data due to the situation on the ground
Pros
Increase in transparency regarding casualty numbers
Potential for more accurate reporting in the future
Cons
Reliance on Hamas-run Ministry of Health figures
Disputed numbers leading to confusion and accusations