Death toll

Why the IDF should hire a PR firm, not a general - opinion

Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian of Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, when asked how many Gazans Israel killed, mentioned Hamas’s figure of 70,000 without checking or knowing.

Daniel Hagari, then-IDF spokesman, gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023.
MOURNERS PRAY during the funeral of Palestinians in Gaza, who, according to medics, were killed by an Israeli strike, on Wednesday. While Hamas was flooding the world with unverified figures, Israel made no systematic effort to challenge them, the writers say.

Israel's negligent ‘hasbara’ failure in Gaza could have been avoided - opinion

President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Sakhnin on Thursday, where he met with leaders from the Arab community in response to the recent rise in violence within Arab society in Israel.

‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

IDF announces Gaza death toll, Joseph's Tomb opens in daytime


Survivors recall horror of southern Spain train crash that killed at least 40 people

Survivors of the deadly train crash in southern Spain recall the terrifying moment of impact, as at least 40 are confirmed dead and dozens more are injured in the wreckage.

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.

Iranian Justice Minister labels 'anyone in the streets' after Jan. 8 criminals as death toll mounts

According to HRANA, 18,434 arrests have been confirmed, along with 97 forced confessions and 1,134 people sustaining severe injuries.

People gather outside Sabzqaba Shrine that was damaged following unrest sparked by dire economic conditions, in a place given as Dezful, Iran, January 9, 2026, in this screengrab from Iran's state media broadcast footage.

Iran admits at least 3,000 killed in protest crackdown, UN dismayed by 'horrific violence'

"This cycle of horrific violence cannot continue. The Iranian people and their demands for fairness, equality and justice must be heard," Volker Turk said.

Mourners carry a coffin during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.

2025 deadliest year on record for Arab society in Israel, Abraham Initiatives report finds

According to the data, 252 Arab citizens lost their lives in 218 incidents of violence and crime this year, an increase compared to 2024, when 230 people were murdered.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed

At least 176 have been killed in Thailand and three in Malaysia, while the death toll climbed to 604 in Indonesia on Monday, with 464 missing, according to official figures.

A drone view shows an area hit by deadly flash floods following heavy rains in Padang, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, November 30, 2025.

Deadly bus crash in Ecuador's Simiatug leaves 12 dead, 10 injured

The bus was driving an inter-provincial route between that cities of Simiatug and Ambato, the attorney general's office said.

 View of Ecuador with the Ecuadorian flag

Car explosion near New Delhi's Red Fort kills at eight, injuring 20

Several vehicles caught fire in the incident, which occurred near New Delhi's Red Fort Metro station.

Security personnel gather beside an ambulance at the blast site near the Red Fort in the old quarters of New Delhi on November 10, 2025.

Gaza life expectancy decreased by half since Oct 7, study claims

This constitutes a 51.6% decrease for men, and a 38.6% decrease for women.

 Palestinian houses stand badly damaged during the ongoing Israeli military operation, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 18, 2024.

Distorted data from Gaza harms global understanding of Israel’s actions - editorial

It is time to hold Hamas accountable for its lies and ensure that the narrative surrounding this conflict is grounded in facts, not fabrications.

 Palestinian crowds gather in the eastern city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on November 10, 2024

Eight confirmed dead in Cairo building collapse

Cairo is the most populous city in the Arab world and has faced urban planning challenges for years.

 Birds fly during sunset with the Cairo skyline visible in the background during foggy cold weather, Egypt, February 1, 2024.