Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts
Ben Reiff
Having rubbished the health ministry’s figures, they are now saying what matters is the civilian-to-militant ratio. See that for what it is, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor at +972
January 2026
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