In the complex and often conflictual reality between Israel and the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Ministry of Health plays a crucial role in collecting data on casualties from the clashes. The figures they provide on the number of dead and injured are used by various organizations to assess the scale of human losses.
However, it is important to keep in mind that the Ministry of Health in Gaza has its own political interests, and therefore the way they present the victims can be controversial. They describe all victims as victims of “Israeli aggression”, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants. This way of presenting figures can sometimes bias the perception of events.
It is essential to step back and analyze the data provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health with a critical mind. The figures may be corroborated by other sources, such as UN agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent, but it is always important to question the neutrality of the information provided.
Ultimately, it is important to be wary of raw numbers and always seek to understand the context in which they are presented. The images of Palestinian victims in Gaza can be heartbreaking, but they are essential to bear witness to the human impact of conflict. It is by keeping in mind the complexity and sensitivity of the situation that we can hope to find peaceful and lasting solutions.