Grave Toll Since Hamas Attack: Over 7,000 Bereaved Families
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Over 7,150 family members are now bereaved since the October 7th attack.
- The data covers the 'War of "Iron Swords"' conflict.
- 1,216 children have been orphaned by the conflict.
- 231 women have been widowed.
- Figures were released by the Ministry of Defense and National Insurance Institute.
Official figures released by the Ministry of Defense's Families and Commemoration Department and the National Insurance Institute reveal a devastating human cost since the Hamas attack on October 7th, three years ago. The data, pertaining to the 'War of "Iron Swords"' (Magen "Iron Swords"), indicates that over 7,150 family members have joined the national bereavement registry. This includes a significant number of civilians who have become widowed or orphaned as a result of the conflict. Specifically, the report highlights 1,216 orphans and 231 widows among the civilian casualties, underscoring the profound impact on families across Israel. The figures represent the ongoing grief and loss experienced by Israelis in the wake of the unprecedented assault.
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