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Palestine-Israel Demolition Incidents
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This dataset provides statistics on the demolition of Palestinian-owned homes and structures by Israel in the Occupied Territories. The information is based on investigations conducted by B’Tselem – The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. The data spans from January 2004 to August 2023, offering insights into the impact of these demolitions. The intention behind using this data is solely for objective analysis and understanding of the situation, with an emphasis on sensitivity and respect for human rights in any interpretation.
Columns
- date_of_demolition: The date when the demolition took place, in YYYY-MM-DD format.
- locality: The specific locality or area where the demolition occurred.
- district: The district where the demolition took place.
- area: The general area or region where the demolition occurred, e.g., West Bank or Gaza Strip.
- housing_units: The number of housing units demolished in the incident.
- people_left_homeless: The number of individuals left without a home as a result of the demolition.
- minors_left_homeless: The number of children left without a home due to the demolition.
- type_of_sturcture: The classification of the structure demolished, such as residential or non-residential.
- reason_for_demolition: The stated reason or pretext provided for the demolition.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and is approximately 619.89 KB in size. It contains 9 columns and covers 5,765 records. The data chronicles events from January 2004 through to August 2023.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for various analytical applications, including:
- Analysing trends of demolitions over time to identify significant patterns.
- Investigating the geographical distribution of demolitions across different localities, districts, and areas.
- Exploring the correlation between the number of housing units demolished and the number of people, especially minors, made homeless.
- Examining the stated reasons for demolitions, their frequency, and overall impact.
- Creating visualisations such as maps and charts to illustrate the magnitude and spatial distribution of demolitions.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope encompasses the Occupied Territories, detailing events in specific localities, districts, and broader areas like the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It covers a time range from January 2004 to August 2023. Demographically, it provides figures on Palestinian-owned structures, people left homeless, and specifically minors left homeless.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for data analysts, researchers, academics, and organisations focused on social issues, human rights, and political analysis in the Middle East. It enables objective analysis to understand the situation on the ground.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Palestinian Structures Demolished by Israel (2004-2023)
- Occupied Territories Demolitions Data
- B'Tselem Demolitions Statistics
- Palestine-Israel Demolition Incidents
Attributes
Original Data Source: Palestine-Israel Demolition Incidents
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