The Gaza Health Ministry reports that almost two-thirds of those slain are women and children, but it does not distinguish between militants and civilians in its tally.
Additionally, it claims that the real number is higher because some bodies are buried beneath the debris and in places that are inaccessible to rescue workers.
Israeli military officials have acknowledged that the death toll is probably accurate, while the US State Department has stated that the toll could be much higher because many victims are undoubtedly under the debris and unreported.
The official count of Hamas militants killed in the assault on Gaza by the Israel Defense Force.
