Israel revises down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to about 1,200

Nov 11, 2023 ·

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revised its death toll from the recent Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The new death toll stands at 17 people killed and over 1,300 injured. The majority of those killed were civilians, including women and children.

The attacks took place in multiple locations across the country and included rocket fire, mortar shells, anti-tank missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The majority of the strikes came from the Gaza Strip, where Hamas is based. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the country would respond with force to any future attacks.

Hamas has claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that it was in retaliation for Israel's targeting of its leaders and members. Hamas and other Palestinian factions have been calling for an end to the siege on Gaza, which has caused severe shortages of food, medicine, and other essential resources for the population.

The Israeli government estimates that the attacks cost the country over $2 billion in damages. In response, the government has implemented tighter security measures, including closed military zones and increased aerial surveillance.

In addition to the casualties, the attacks have also resulted in psychological trauma for both Israelis and Palestinians. Many Israelis feel threatened by the violence, while Palestinians are concerned about the impact of Israel's retaliatory airstrikes.

The situation in the region remains volatile, with no clear path to de-escalation and a lack of international consensus on how to bring peace to the region. In the meantime, both sides will continue to suffer the consequences of this conflict.