Foreign Affairs

Unmasking the Human Cost: Israel’s Defensive Actions Amid Gaza Chaos

By National Security Desk | July 25, 2025

As Gaza suffers heavy casualties amid persistent Israeli strikes, a deeper look reveals complexities behind the numbers and challenges facing national security and regional stability.

The latest report from Gaza’s Health Ministry claims that nearly 60,000 have died amid relentless Israeli military operations. While these figures are staggering and heartbreaking, they demand rigorous scrutiny given the complex realities on the ground. How do these numbers reflect on America's interests in Middle East stability and our commitment to supporting sovereign nations defending their borders?Are Reported Figures Fully Reliable?The Palestinian Authority's casualty tallies often emerge from conflict zones lacking independent verification, complicated further by Hamas’s control of Gaza. With no access for impartial observers, casualty numbers can be inflated or politically manipulated to sway global opinion against...

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