Israeli Military Source: Hamas Casualty Figures Largely Consistent with Israeli Assessments
A senior Israeli military source has reportedly informed Israeli journalists that the total casualty figures released by the Hamas health ministry are largely consistent with Israeli assessments. The source also indicated that a specific breakdown differentiating between combatant and non-combatant deaths, or those directly resulting from the fighting, is not currently available.
Overall Casualty Figures Align Broadly
A senior military source, whose identity was not disclosed, conveyed to journalists from Israeli outlets including Haaretz and The Times of Israel, that the overall number of casualties reported by the Hamas-run health ministry aligns broadly with Israeli evaluations. This statement suggests an acknowledgment of the general scale of fatalities reported by the Palestinian authority in the Gaza Strip.
"The overall number of casualties reported by the Hamas-run health ministry aligns broadly with Israeli evaluations."
Specific Data Breakdown Unavailable
The same source emphasized that specific details regarding the nature of these casualties are not available. This includes the distinction between individuals identified as combatants and those classified as non-combatants. Furthermore, information that would clarify whether deaths were a direct result of military engagements or other factors related to the conflict remains unspecified.
The source emphasized that specific details regarding the nature of these casualties are not available, including the distinction between combatants and non-combatants.