The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has removed thousands of names from its death toll without notice, raising concerns about the reliability of casualty figures. Reports indicate that 3,400 previously identified deaths are missing, including at least 1,000 children. Researchers suggest that Hamas may be inflating numbers to manipulate narratives around civilian casualties. The methodology for reporting deaths is questioned, with potential inaccuracies and intentional alterations noted. The health ministry's figures, once considered reliable, are now under scrutiny due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.