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The Israeli soldiers who died as Gaza’s lifeguards

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Block, W. E. (2026, November 10). The Israeli soldiers who died as Gaza’s lifeguards. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4797612/israeli-ground-war-gaza-casualties/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-10 · by Walter E. Block

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The article discusses casualty figures from the conflict in Gaza since October 8, 2023. It cites the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry as stating that 74,389 Palestinians have been killed, without providing a breakdown between civilians and military personnel. The piece also notes that around 472 Israeli soldiers and fewer than 100 Israeli noncombatants have died during this period.
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As of November 10, 2026, 472 Israeli soldiers have died in the conflict with Hamas since October 8, 2023, according to reports. The Washington Examiner claims that while the Gaza Health Ministry estimates 74,389 Palestinians have been killed during this period, it does not provide a breakdown between civilian and military casualties. However, some sources estimate around 50,000 civilians and 25,000 Hamas members among the fatalities. Additionally, fewer than 100 Israeli noncombatants are reported to have died in the conflict.

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Walter E. Block
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Topics

Gaza Health Ministry Gazans Hamas Israeli Palestinians

Subjects

Hamas ORG · 2× Israeli NORP · 2× Gaza Health Ministry ORG · 1× Gazans NORP · 1× Palestinians NORP · 1×

Narrative

The best estimates — make that guesstimates — are a 2:1 ratio, perhaps, roughly, 50,000 civilians and 25,000 members of Hamas.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-10
2026-11-10 · Washington Examiner
The Israeli soldiers who died as Gaza’s lifeguards · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 1 hedged)

The world, especially the left-wing part of it, is wailing and gnashing its teeth at the fact that 74,389 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 8, 2023, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, which never lies and, therefore, can be fully trusted. uncertain
which → wail → Ministry
This organization does not offer a breakdown between civilian and military deaths. asserted
organization → offer → deaths
The best estimates — make that guesstimates — are a 2:1 ratio, perhaps, roughly, 50,000 civilians and 25,000 members of Hamas. asserted
estimates → make → Hamas
It also happens that during this time period, 472 Israeli soldiers have perished due to the fighting. asserted
soldiers → happen → fighting
As well, fewer than 100 Israeli noncombatants were murdered by Gazans. asserted
noncombatants → murder → Gazans
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