World

07.10.2025

War Costs and Displacement in the Middle East

The report prepared by the “Costs of War Project” at Brown University stated that this figure does not include the number of displaced people due to Israeli attacks in Syria and Yemen, as accurate information about the situations in these two countries is not available. The report also noted that the number does not include the 212,000 Israelis displaced from their places. Available statistics on Lebanon, Palestine, Iran, and Israel indicate that the total number of displaced individuals from both sides generally exceeds 5.2 million people, including about 1.8 million children. The report explained that some displaced people have returned to their places, but many have not yet returned.

From October 7, 2023, to October 7, 2025, the war on Gaza has resulted in over 67,000 deaths and nearly 170,000 injuries, according to data from the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza. The war included attempts at pacification and mediations, the latest being the Trump plan, announced on September 29, to end the war. Palestinians and Israelis are currently negotiating its contents in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.