It's a genocide. Do you really reckon that's a proportionate way to treat everyday practising Muslims?
The conflict following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel has resulted in catastrophic loss of life in Gaza and the West Bank. As of March 23, 2025, over 50,021 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza alone, with 113,274 injured, according to Gazaβs Ministry of Health5. This figure does not include an estimated 11,000 missing individuals presumed dead under rubble5. In the West Bank, at least 1,004 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces as of January 20252.
Proportion of Hamas members among casualties
Israel claims its operations target Hamas militants, but independent analyses and UN data highlight a disproportionate civilian toll. Gazaβs Ministry of Health reports that 70% of the dead are women and children5, with 17,000 children killed as of March 20256. A Lancet study estimates indirect deaths (e.g., from disease, starvation) could push the total death toll beyond 186,0005. While Israel asserts "precision" targeting, no independent verification of Hamas affiliation among casualties exists. Analysts argue the scale of civilian deaths and infrastructure destructionβincluding 65,000 homes and 370 schoolsβsuggests indiscriminate tactics15.
Children killed
At least 17,400 Palestinian children have been killed since October 2023, with 15,600 identified by name6. Since Israel resumed strikes on March 18, 2025, an average of 100 children have been killed or injured daily3. Over 9,500 Palestinian minors are currently detained in Israeli prisons, with reports of torture and neglect3.
Video of IDF attacking paramedics
A March 23, 2025, Israeli attack on a marked medical convoy near Rafah killed 15 paramedics, including eight from the Palestine Red Crescent. Video evidence shows Israeli forces firing on ambulances with emergency lights active47. The UN has called for an independent investigation, citing potential war crimes7. Footage of the incident can be viewed here: YouTube link4.
The humanitarian toll continues to escalate, with 1.9 million Palestinians displaced and widespread starvation reported due to Israelβs blockade15. International courts are investigating allegations of genocide and war crimes35.