

What investigating the Iraq War taught me about Gaza | Les Roberts
Jun 24, 2024
Dr. Les Roberts, an epidemiologist investigating civilian casualties in Iraq, shares his experiences highlighting the impact on children. He discusses complexities in death toll reporting in Gaza, the urgent humanitarian crisis, and the importance of understanding non-violent deaths in conflict zones. The podcast reflects on the influence of death toll estimates on public perception and calls for ending the war in Gaza.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Challenges in Counting the Death Toll in Gaza
02:53 • 20min
Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: A Call for Immediate Action
22:48 • 12min
Investigating Non-Violent Deaths in Iraq during the War
34:48 • 4min
Impact of Death Toll Estimates in Conflict Zones
38:46 • 7min
Reflections on the health professionals' work in Gaza and the urgent need to end the war
45:46 • 3min