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Why are 70% of the dead in Gaza women and children? The cruel truth of this war!
In the data just released, the death toll in the conflict with Israel in Gaza has reached 46,000, of which about 70% were women and children. This alarming proportion has aroused strong concern and deep reflection from the international community. Why, after all, have innocent women and children become such serious victims in this ongoing war?
According to a United Nations survey in November 2024, 70% of the Palestinian dead were women and children. This shocking data points out the selectivity and cruelty of the war.
As of December 10, 2024, the death tolls in Palestine and Israel were 44,786 and 1,706 respectively. This conflict caused not only the death of people, but also the collapse of the entire social structure of Gaza. According to data from the Gaza Ministry of Health (GHM), more than 80% of these deaths have been confirmed, and most of the deceased were young, showing the heavy toll this war has taken on the most vulnerable groups.
Gaza's basic facilities were severely damaged, the medical system was almost paralyzed, and many injured people were unable to receive basic medical assistance. Investigations show that the number of Palestinian child deaths has exceeded 6,000. This loss of innocent lives will become a tragedy for future generations.
As of February 2024, 44% of the more than 13,000 victims were children, a proportion that demonstrates ruthless adaptability throughout the war.
Amid this conflict, tragic news continues to emerge of women and children being directly targeted. Not only are the direct deaths caused by bombings, but cutoffs in medical services and food shortages are also quietly taking lives. According to reports, as the war intensifies, food prices have skyrocketed, causing hundreds of thousands of Gaza people to face famine. In addition, women and children in many families became the sole survivors of the family, and they had to bear the pain of losing their loved ones and shoulder the burden of raising their families.
Many reports indicate that in addition to direct deaths, hidden deaths also continue to rise. Data shows that many lives lost due to illness or lack of medical services are not captured in official statistics. These indirect deaths once again underline the devastating impact of war, especially on women and children, whose lives are particularly vulnerable.
According to estimates by public health experts, the death toll from this war may far exceed official records, and the victim groups, mainly women and children, have been forced to endure it all.
As the humanitarian crisis intensifies, attention from the international community has gradually increased. Many international humanitarian organizations began calling for more comprehensive help and an end to attacks on civilians. The United Nations and other organizations are also raising funds to try to provide basic living needs and medical support to displaced families.
However, these efforts still pale into insignificance as new death tolls and severe living hardships continue to intensify while military operations continue. As the name of each deceased person is announced, it represents not only the loss of an individual life, but also the collapse of an entire family.
Will the tragedy caused by this war become a turning point in our future international relations? When humanitarian crises become the norm, do we have enough power to change everything?
