House Votes to Restrict State Department's Use of Gaza Death Toll Data

The amendment blocks reliance on figures from Gaza's Health Ministry, citing concerns over accuracy and propaganda.

The House passed the amendment with a 269-144 vote, including bipartisan support.
The measure prohibits the State Department from using Gaza Health Ministry statistics in official reports.
Critics argue the amendment undermines transparency and ignores the only available official death counts.
Supporters claim the Health Ministry, controlled by Hamas, cannot be trusted for accurate information.
The amendment is part of a larger State Department appropriations bill that faces a potential White House veto.