United Nations revises estimate of Palestinian children killed in Gaza
The United Nations has revised its estimate of Palestinian children killed in Gaza by half, raising questions about the accuracy of figures frequently used to criticize Israel's actions in Gaza.
Key Points
- UN revised estimate of Palestinian children killed in Gaza by half
- Accusations of inaccurate figures from Gazan authorities
- UN blamed 'fog of war' for discrepancies in data
- Israel's 'genuine estimate' of casualties in Gaza differs from reported figures
- Media outlets criticized for citing potentially unreliable casualty figures
- US Secretary of State's comments on Israel's actions and international humanitarian law
- Israel's response to allegations and commitment to avoiding civilian casualties
Pros
- Revision of inaccurate data
- Recognition of lack of evidence behind original claims
Cons
- Uncertainty in casualty figures
- Political implications and accusations