Renowned statistician Abraham Wyner has cast doubt on the casualty figures reported by the Hamas-run ministry of health in Gaza, which were quoted by President Biden during his State of the Union speech. Wyner, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that Hamas issued fake casualty numbers in its war against Israel, with discrepancies in the reported deaths of women, children, and fighters.
Wyner’s analysis highlighted statistical inconsistencies in the data provided by Hamas, raising questions about the accuracy of the casualty numbers. He pointed out the lack of variability in the reported deaths, suggesting that the figures did not align with the expected patterns in a conflict zone.
The revelation by Wyner has sparked controversy, with the U.S. government and mainstream media organizations facing scrutiny for accepting the Hamas numbers without verification. The State Department acknowledged the tragedy of civilian deaths but did not refute Wyner’s findings.
Critics have pointed out the history of Hamas fabricating death tolls and the need for accurate reporting on casualties during conflicts. Wyner highlighted past instances where Hamas admitted to inflating their losses, emphasizing the importance of verifying data from all sources.
The discrepancies in casualty figures from Gaza have raised concerns about the manipulation of information in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. As the international community grapples with the complexities of the situation, the need for accurate and reliable data remains paramount.
