Israeli-Palestinian conflict: 96% of deaths since 2005 have been Palestinian, according to UN data
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with both sides experiencing significant loss of life. However, recent data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) shows that since 2005, 96% of deaths have been Palestinian. This statistic highlights the disproportionate impact of the conflict on the Palestinian people and raises questions about the ongoing violence.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an offensive against Israel, firing dozens of rockets into Israeli territory. Israel responded with artillery bombardments and airstrikes, leading to a new round of heavy fighting. The situation is ongoing, and it is unclear how it will develop. However, the recent escalation of violence underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine and the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Background on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Jewish immigrants began settling in Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. After World War I, the League of Nations granted Britain a mandate to govern Palestine, with the goal of establishing a Jewish…
