Israel's Changing Tactics Lead to Decrease in Women and Children Casualties in Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Hamas-linked health ministries have made no effort to correct misstatements regarding civilian casualty rates
Israel's changing tactics led to fewer civilian deaths, focusing on targeting militants instead of indiscriminate bombing
Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas resulted in over 36,000 Palestinian deaths since its beginning
Proportion of women and children killed in Israel-Hamas war decreased from above 60% to below 40%
Israel's Changing Tactics Lead to Decrease in Women and Children Casualties in Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

JERUSALEM (AP) – The proportion of Palestinian women and children being killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has significantly decreased, according to an analysis of data from multiple sources. This trend, which went unnoticed by the United Nations and much of the media for months, coincides with Israel's changing battlefield tactics. However, it contradicts statements made by Hamas-linked health ministries regarding civilian casualty rates.

According to AP analysis and data from Times of Israel and The New York Times, in October 2024 when the war began, the proportion of women and children killed was above 60%. By April 2024, it had dropped below 40%. This shift is significant because the death rate for women and children serves as a proxy for civilian casualties in this destructive conflict.

The decline in casualties among women and children can be attributed to Israel's changing tactics. The Israeli military has been focusing on targeting militants rather than indiscriminately bombing populated areas, resulting in fewer civilian deaths. However, it is important to note that this trend does not negate the fact that civilians continue to be killed and injured in the conflict.

Despite these findings, Hamas-linked health ministries have made no effort to correct any misstatements regarding civilian casualty rates. This lack of transparency raises concerns about the reliability of their data and highlights the importance of diverse sources when reporting on complex conflicts like this one.

In related news, Israeli forces began a new push into central Gaza on Wednesday based on new intelligence of militant activity in the area. The military targeted several locations, including military compounds, weapons storage facilities, underground infrastructure, and a refugee camp in Rafah. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that at least six people were killed and another eight were injured during the operations.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in significant loss of life and destruction. According to local health officials, more than 36,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began. The international community continues to pressure both sides to end the violence and find a lasting solution.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Are there any other factors contributing to the decrease in civilian casualties besides Israel's changing tactics?
  • Is Hamas underreporting civilian casualty rates?

Sources

98%

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Women and children of Gaza are killed less frequently as war’s toll rises, AP data analysis finds

The Associated Press News Friday, 07 June 2024 04:24
  • Unique Points
    • The proportion of Palestinian women and children being killed in the Israel-Hamas war has declined sharply, from above 60% in October to below 40% in April.
    • Israel’s changing battlefield tactics are a significant factor in the decline of women and children casualties.
    • The shift went unnoticed by the U.N. and much of the media for months.
    • The Hamas-linked Health Ministry has made no effort to correct any misstatements regarding civilian casualty rates.
  • Accuracy
    • Israel's changing battlefield tactics are a significant factor in the decline of women and children casualties.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

60%

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Israel’s war on Gaza live: At least 15 Palestinians killed this morning

Al Jazeera Media Network Mersiha Gadzo, Friday, 07 June 2024 11:51
  • Unique Points
    • At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in central Gaza since dawn today.
    • Israeli air strikes on a UN-operated school in central Gaza killed at least 40 people.
    • Hamas fighters were reportedly present in the UN-operated school at the time of the Israeli air strikes.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in central Gaza since dawn today.[
    • At least 15 Palestinians have been killed this morning.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in its omission of context and selective reporting. It fails to mention the reasons behind the Israeli attacks or provide any background on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This lack of context can lead readers to form incomplete opinions about the situation.
    • Israel’s war on Gaza live: At least 15 Palestinians killed this morning
    • By Mersiha Gadzo and Edna Mohamed Published On 7 Jun 2024
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  • Fallacies (85%)
    The authors make an appeal to authority by stating that Israel's army says Hamas fighters were also in the shelter. This is a fallacy as it assumes the validity of the Israeli army's statement without providing any evidence or context.
    • Israel's army says Hamas fighters were also in the shelter.
  • Bias (0%)
    The authors use language that depicts Israel's actions as attacks and unrelenting, while also implying that Hamas fighters were in the UN-operated school without providing any evidence. This demonstrates a clear anti-Israel bias.
    • Israeli attacks kill at least 15 Palestinians in central Gaza since dawn today.
      • Israel's army says Hamas fighters were also in the shelter.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      98%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Analysis finds flaws in Hamas data, drop in rate of Gazan women, children killed

      The Times of Israel Friday, 07 June 2024 11:52
      • Unique Points
        • The proportion of Palestinian women and children being killed in the Israel-Hamas war has declined sharply according to Hamas-run health ministry data.
        • The figures make no distinction between civilians and combatants, including deaths caused by misfired Palestinian rockets inside the Strip.
        • Israel faces heavy international criticism over civilian casualties in Gaza and questions about whether enough measures have been taken to prevent them.
        • The declining impact on women and children, as well as a drop in the overall death rate, is due to a change in the way IDF is acting according to Gabriel Epstein.
      • Accuracy
        • The declining impact on women and children, as well as a drop in the overall death rate, is due to a change in the way IDF is acting.
        • Israeli forces began a new push into central Gaza, specifically the city of Deir al-Balah, on Wednesday based on new intelligence of militant activity in the area.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      96%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Israeli Airstrike Sets off Chaos at Gazan Hospital

      The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Bilal Shbair, Thursday, 06 June 2024 21:23
      • Unique Points
        • Israeli airstrikes hit a school complex in Gaza on Thursday, killing dozens of people including at least nine militants according to the Israeli military.
        • Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza is the last major medical facility still operating and has been inundated with casualties from the Israeli airstrikes.
        • Haitham Abu Ammar, a 27-year-old construction worker, helped recover bodies and mangled limbs from the rubble of the school-turned-shelter.
        • Israeli forces tracked militants in the school for three days before opening fire according to Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.
      • Accuracy
        • At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in central Gaza since dawn today.
        • Israeli forces began a new push into central Gaza, specifically the city of Deir al-Balah, on Wednesday based on new intelligence of militant activity in the area.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      71%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Israel begins new push in central Gaza

      The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Brad Dress Wednesday, 05 June 2024 13:15
      • Unique Points
        • Israeli forces began a new push into central Gaza, specifically the city of Deir al-Balah, on Wednesday based on new intelligence of militant activity in the area.
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      • Accuracy
        • At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in central Gaza since dawn today.
        • Israeli air strikes on a UN-operated school in central Gaza killed at least 40 people.
        • The proportion of Palestinian women and children being killed in the Israel-Hamas war has declined sharply, from above 60% in October to below 40% in April.
      • Deception (30%)
        The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of Israeli military actions in Gaza. The article also uses emotional manipulation by stating 'Israeli troops are also continuing operations in the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians sheltering there were forced to flee after initial military activity began late last month.' This statement is designed to evoke sympathy for the Palestinians and create a negative perception of Israeli actions. The article also uses sensationalism by stating 'Israeli forces had to return to hospitals, facilities and sections in northern Gaza that had been previously cleared.' without providing any context or explanation as to why this occurred.
        • The fighting indicates that Israel is continuing to face resistance from Hamas after fighting the Palestinian militant group for nearly eight months and now across the entire Gaza Strip.
        • Israeli troops are also continuing operations in the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians sheltering there were forced to flee after initial military activity began late last month.
      • Fallacies (75%)
        The author makes several appeals to authority by quoting local health officials and the Israeli military. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the deaths of Palestinians as 'killing more than 36,000 Palestinians'. This is an emotional appeal that does not add any logical value to the article.
        • Israeli forces began a new push into the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah on Wednesday, after receiving new intelligence of militant activity in the area.
        • The fighting indicates that Israel is continuing to face resistance from Hamas after fighting the Palestinian militant group for nearly eight months and now across the entire Gaza Strip.
        • Israel also controls all of the humanitarian aid crossings into Gaza, including the one in Rafah, and maintain control over Gaza after Israeli forces last month seized the Philadelphi Corridor.
        • President Biden last week announced a deal that would see the return of hostages and create a lasting cease-fire as long as negotiations continue.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication