The leaked data indicates that, as of May 2025—19 months after the onset of the war—out of approximately 53,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza, only about 9,000 were members of Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

This means roughly 83% of the victims were non-combatants with no direct ties to militant groups.

The confidential information, which was unofficially disclosed to the media, paints a harrowing picture of the human toll in Gaza. The report highlights that the majority of casualties included women, children, and unarmed individuals killed during extensive Israeli military operations.

These findings contradict official Israeli military claims that their operations primarily target militants, raising serious questions about the precision of their actions and adherence to international humanitarian law.Human rights activists and international organizations have repeatedly warned about the high civilian death toll in Gaza.

This new report is likely to intensify global pressure on Israel to address its conduct in the conflict. So far, Israeli authorities have not issued an official response to the report, though they have previously maintained that their operations focus solely on armed groups like Hamas and that efforts are made to minimize civilian harm.

The revelations come amid stalled ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, with ongoing violence exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The international community, including the United Nations, has called for independent investigations into these figures and urged compliance with humanitarian principles