The number of victims of the conflict in Gaza is counted in the tens of thousands.

Omissions

• The death toll is at the upper end of 'tens of thousands': roughly 73,000–75,000 Palestinians killed by mid-2026, not merely a low tens-of-thousands figure.
• If 'victims' includes the injured, the total is far higher: the Gaza Health Ministry reported over 73,000 killed and over 174,000 injured by mid-2026.
• The Gaza Health Ministry figures may undercount deaths because many bodies remain under rubble; independent analyses (e.g., The Lancet) suggest violent death tolls higher than ministry counts.
• The MEP's statement is a vague floor-type characterisation; the confirmed magnitude (70,000+) fully satisfies it.

Sources

• SecondaryAl Jazeera — 'Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss'The Gaza Health Ministry estimates that as of February 16, at least 72,063 people have been killed since the start of the war.
• SecondaryStatista — Monthly cumulative Palestinian casualties in Gaza WarAs of June 2026, more than 72,945 Palestinians have been directly killed by Israel's invasion of Gaza, which has been going on for two years.
• SecondaryUK Government — Country bulletin: security situation in Gaza, Palestine, June 2026The conflict has resulted in upwards of 70,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread destruction, and a severe humanitarian crisis, with most of Gaza's population displaced.