Wednesday, October 14, 2015

What every American needs to know

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OVERVIEW | CHILDREN | DEATHS | INJURIES |  US TAXES  |  UN RESOLUTIONS  | PRISONERS |  HOME DEMOLITIONS  | ECONOMY | SETTLEMENTS
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world's major sources of instability. Americans are directly connected to this conflict, and increasingly imperiled by its devastation.
It is the goal of If Americans Knew to provide full and accurate information on this critical issue, and on our power – and duty – to bring a resolution.
Please click on any statistic for the source and more information.
Statistics last updated September 3, 2015
133 Israeli children have been killed by Palestinians and 2,061 Palestinian children have been killed by Israelis since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information)
Chart showing that approximately 12 times more Palestinian children have been killed than Israeli children
Israelis and Palestinians Killed
September 29, 2000 - Present
Chart showing that 6 times more Palestinians have been killed than Israelis.
1,198 Israelis and at least 9,139 Palestinians have been killed since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information)
Israelis and Palestinians Injured
September 29, 2000 - Present
11,446 Israelis and 73,158 Palestinians have been injured since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information.)
Chart showing that Palestinians are injured at least six times more often than Israelis.
Daily U.S. Military Aid to Israel and the Palestinians
Fiscal Year 2013
Chart showing that the United States gives Israel $10.2 million per day in military aid and no military aid to the Palestinians.
During Fiscal Year 2014, the U.S. is providing Israel with at least $10.2 million per day in military aid and $0 in military aid to the Palestinians. (View Sources & More Information)
UN Resolutions Targeting Israel and the Palestinians
1955 - 1992
Israel has been targeted by at least 77 UN resolutions and the Palestinians have been targeted by 1. (View Sources & More Information)
Chart showing that Israel has been targeted by 77 UN resolutions, while the Palestinians have been targeted by 1.
Current Number of Political Prisoners and Detainees
Chart showing that Israel is holding 5,750 Palestinians prisoner.
0 Israelis are being held prisoner by Palestinians, while 5,700 Palestinians are currently imprisoned by Israel. (View Sources & More Information)
Demolitions of Israeli and Palestinian Homes
1967 - Present
0 Israeli homes have been demolished by Palestinians and at least28,000 Palestinian homes have been demolished by Israel since 1967. (View Sources & More Information)
Chart showing that more than 28,000 Palestinian homes have been demolished, compared to no Israeli homes.
Israeli and Palestinian Unemployment Rates
Chart depicting the fact that the Palestinian unemployment is around 4 times the Israeli unemployment rate.
The Israeli unemployment rate is 6%, while the Palestinian unemployment in the West Bank is 16% and 45% in Gaza. (View Sources & More Information)
Current Illegal Settlements on the Other’s Land
Israel currently has 261 Jewish-only settlements and ‘outposts’built on confiscated Palestinian land. Palestinians do not have any settlements on Israeli land. (View Sources & More Information)
Chart showing that Israel has 227 Jewish-only settlements on Palestinian land.
AGAINST OUR BETTER JUDGMENT


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