Reports from Russian sources indicate that Israeli losses in the first three days of fighting were significantly higher than reported by international media. These sources claim hundreds of deaths, including generals, intelligence agents, and soldiers.
These figures, which have not been independently verified, cite heavy losses across multiple branches of the Israeli military. The Russian report mentions the loss of 6 generals, 32 Mossad agents, 78 Shin Bet members, and 198 air force officers. Furthermore, 462 soldiers, 423 reservists, and 11 scientists linked to the Israeli nuclear program were allegedly killed.
These claims contrast sharply with figures reported by some Western media outlets, a discrepancy that some observers attribute to communication and propaganda warfare efforts. It is important to note that these figures have not been confirmed by independent sources and should therefore be regarded with caution.
The exact figures for losses in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain difficult to verify independently. The UN has been tracking conflict-related deaths since 2008. Up to 2020, 5,600 Palestinians and 250 Israelis were killed. Recent figures from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs state that at least 75,227 people have been killed in the Gaza war, including over 73,188 Palestinians and 2,039 Israelis, as of February 21, 2026.
An analysis by +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian, based on an internal Israeli intelligence database, reveals that at least 83% of Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians. Official Israeli figures claim a different ratio, suggesting a possible underestimation of civilian casualties.
The complexity of the conflict and the difficulty in accessing verified information make it challenging to establish an accurate account of the losses. Caution is therefore advised until independent confirmations can be established.
