The Intelligence from The Economist Worse even than it seems: Gaza’s death toll
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May 21, 2025 
Josie DeLapp, the Middle East editor at The Economist, reveals startling insights into the underreported death toll in Gaza amidst Israel's military actions, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis. She addresses the logistical challenges of humanitarian aid distribution during ongoing conflict, especially for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church of England's decline and its implications, as well as the health trends surrounding ginger and juice shots, dissecting whether they truly offer any benefits.
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Underreported Gaza Death Toll
- Gaza's official death toll likely underreports actual fatalities by 46 to 107 percent.
- Applying this correction suggests 77,000 to 110,000 people may have died, far beyond the reported 53,000.
Death Tracking Challenges in Gaza
- The war's brutality and long duration make tracking deaths extremely difficult.
- The ratio of civilians to combatants killed is unclear but many civilians, including women and children, have died.
Proportionality in War's Context
- Proportionality in war means balancing civilian deaths against military gains.
- This balance changes over time depending on the combatants targeted and war context.
