Shift in Israel’s Tactics Reduces Civilian Casualties in Gaza, Despite Heavy Conflict
JERUSALEM — An in-depth analysis of casualties in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas indicates a significant reduction in the rate of Palestinian women and children killed. This decrease, covered by Gaza Health Ministry data, suggests a shift coinciding with Israel’s altered military tactics. Introduced in the brutal eight-months-long war, these tactics are at the center of a broader international debate about civilian casualties and the conduct of warfare in densely populated areas. The …