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For instance, Hamas-run Gaza's Ministry of Health publicly reports inflated death figures—claiming over 60,000 Palestinians have died since Israel’s retaliatory strikes began. However, the accuracy of these figures is questionable, as reports indicate some names have been removed from lists, suggesting possible inflation or manipulation. Media outlets, including the ABC in Australia, have reported these figures without critical scrutiny, further entrenching Hamas’s narrative.
The Double Standard in Reporting and Moral Concerns
A significant concern is the disparity in how casualties and suffering are portrayed depending on who is suffering. The images of freed hostages, Leviad Ben Army and Ellie Sharabi, reveal the brutal toll on Israeli captives—gaunt, frail, and visibly traumatized.