Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted an Israeli engineering vehicle with a suicide drone.

Throughout the two years of war, the media have repeatedly reprinted Hamas’ libels with little skepticism, allowing a terrorist organization to shape the narrative without verification.

Half of those wounded were between the ages of 18 and 29, with an additional 30 percent between 30 and 39.

OCHA’s figures are widely sourced by international leaders, diplomats, the media and humanitarian aid organizations.