Israel’s Foreign Ministry says the official death toll in Hamas’ bloody Oct. 7 cross-border attack into Israel has been lowered to 1,200 people. Israeli officials have previously estimated the death toll at 1,400.
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- Revision of Death Toll in Hamas Attack:
- Israel’s Foreign Ministry has updated the death toll from the Hamas attack on October 7 to 1,200, down from the previously estimated 1,400.
- The revision follows a detailed process of identifying bodies, many of which were in poor condition.
- Potential for Further Revision:
- The death toll may still change as some bodies are yet to be identified.
- Uncertainty remains around the status of nearly 240 hostages believed to be held by Hamas.
- Awaiting Official Government Announcement:
- An official statement on the revised death toll is pending from the Israeli government.
The Associated Press has the story:
Israel lowers Oct. 7 Death Toll to 1,200 People, Foreign Ministry says
Newslooks- JERUSALEM (AP)
Israeli officials have previously estimated the death toll at 1,400.
The ministry gave no reason for the revision. But an Israeli official said the number had been changed after a painstaking weekslong process to identify bodies, many of which were mutilated or burned.
The official said the final death toll could still change. He said a number of bodies have not been identified and it is unclear whether all of the nearly 240 hostages believed to be held by Hamas are still alive.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity pending an official government announcement.
