Tel Aviv, 27 March-(ANA)-Israel says its calculation of the death toll from its assault on Gaza shows a much lower ratio of civilian deaths than other published figures.
Military researchers say 1,166 Palestinians were killed of whom 709 are described as "terror operatives" from the militant group Hamas.
The military adds it took "extensive measures" not to harm civilians.
New Palestinian research says the toll was 1,434, including 960 civilians, 235 fighters and 239 uniformed police.
Israel has been widely criticised for its operations in Gaza between 27 December and 18 January, especially over the high level of civilian casualties and the use of some weaponry in civilian areas.
In two reports published this week, UN human rights investigators said there was evidence of Israeli war crimes during the offensive, although Israel dismissed this. (ANA)
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