Initial figures: At least 1,510 Palestinians killed by morning of 2 Aug. 2014; two Israeli civilians, one foreign national and 64 Israeli soldiers killed by the evening of 3 Aug. At least 1,510 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and Israel in the time between early Tuesday, 8 July 2014, when Operation Protective Edge airstrikes on Gaza began, until 2 Aug. 2014.* The fatalities include: 366 minors (one minor participated in the hostilities), 174 women (under age 60), 75 senior citizens (aged 60 and over). Since the operation began and until the evening of 3 Aug. 2014 two Israeli civilians, one foreign national and 64 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Israel and the Gaza Strip. * There are incidents that took place by this time with respect to which BTselem has not yet received information. We continue to investigate and figures will be updated according to information received.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:16:23 +0000