Gaza Death Toll Higher Than Reported, Lancet Study Claims

A new Lancet study suggests the death toll in Gaza during the early part of the conflict was significantly higher than initially reported, with over 75,000 killed in the first 16 months.

18 Feb, 23:30 — 18 Feb, 23:30

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both Al Jazeera and The Guardian report on claims that the Gaza death toll is significantly higher than officially reported, with both outlets citing figures exceeding 75,000. While largely aligned on the core narrative, there are differences in the specificity of the sources cited and the timeframe mentioned. The central theme is the verification of a substantial undercount in official data.

What sources agree on

The Gaza death toll is higher than officially reported.
The death toll exceeds 75,000.
The higher death toll is verified by independent studies or data.

Where they diverge

The specific source verifying the higher death toll

Al Jazeera

These outlets refer to 'independent data' and 'landmark peer-reviewed studies' as verification.

The Guardian

This outlet explicitly names 'Lancet study' as the source of the research.

Notable gaps

The specific timeframe for which the higher death toll is reported

Covered by guardian · Not in aljazeera

The specific numerical difference between the reported and officially announced death tolls

Covered by guardian · Not in aljazeera

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Coverage Timeline

The Guardian18 Feb, 23:30First to report

Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study

Al Jazeera18 Feb, 23:30

Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss

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Al Jazeera4h ago

Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss

Gaza death toll passes 75,000 as landmark peer-reviewed studies verify huge undercounts in official data.

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The Guardian4h ago

Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study

Research suggests more than 75,000 killed in the first 16 months of conflict, 25,000 more than announced at the time More than 75,000 people were killed in the first 16 months of the two-year war in Gaza, at least 25,000 more than the death toll announced by local authorities at the time, according to a study published on Wednesday in the Lancet medical journal. The research also found that reporting by the Gaza health ministry about the proportion of women, children and elderly people among those killed was accurate. Continue reading...

By Jason Burke International security correspondent

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Gaza Death Toll Higher Than Reported, Lancet Study Claims

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

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Coverage Timeline

Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study

Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss

Read at source (2 outlets)

Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss

Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study

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