Tag #Underreporting

What methodologies were used in The Lancet study to estimate the death toll, and how do these methods address challenges posed by the conflict and limited access to Gaza?

The Lancet study used a "capture-recapture" method, analyzing overlapping data from the health ministry, family surveys, and obituaries to estimate the death toll. The study's findings contradict claims by Israel, which disputes the reliability of Hamas's figures and restricts access for independent verification, while the UN accepts the ministry's data as reliable. This lack of transparency hampers accurate assessment of the humanitarian crisis.