Humanitarian Impact of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Columns

• name: The name of the deceased individual.
• date_of_event: The date when the incident or event occurred, in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• age: The age of the deceased at the time of death. The data indicates a wide age range, with a mean age of 26.7 years.
• citizenship: The citizenship of the deceased. The majority are Palestinian (91%), followed by Israeli (9%).
• event_location: The specific location where the incident took place, with Gaza City being the most common location.
• event_location_district: The district of the incident location, with Gaza and North Gaza being prevalent.
• event_location_region: The broader region of the incident, primarily the Gaza Strip (70%) and West Bank (24%).
• date_of_death: The exact date of the individual's death, in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• gender: The gender of the deceased, with males making up 87% of the records.
• took_part_in_the_hostilities: Indicates whether the individual participated in hostilities before their death, with 42% recorded as 'No' and 31% as 'Yes'.
• place_of_residence: The deceased's place of residence, with Gaza City being the most frequently cited.
• place_of_residence_district: The district where the deceased resided.
• type_of_injury: The type of injury sustained, with gunfire accounting for 89% of injuries, followed by explosion (5%).
• ammunition: The type of ammunition or means used in the incident, with missile being the most common specific type noted (26%).
• killed_by: Identifies who was responsible for the death, with Israeli security forces attributed in 90% of cases and Palestinian civilians in 9%.
• notes: Additional details or notes about the incident, providing further context.

Distribution

Usage

• Analyse Fatality Trends: Investigate how fatality numbers have changed over time, identifying significant spikes or declines.
• Demographic Analysis: Explore patterns and disparities in fatalities based on age, gender, and citizenship.
• Geospatial Analysis: Visualise the distribution of fatalities on a map to pinpoint areas with higher levels of violence.
• Hostilities Participation Analysis: Examine the link between an individual's participation in hostilities and the circumstances of their death.
• Injury Analysis: Determine the most frequent types and severity of injuries sustained.
• Weapons Used: Assess the most commonly used weapons or methods and their impact.
• Victim Profiles: Develop detailed profiles of victims using available demographic and contextual data.

Coverage

License

Who Can Use It

• Researchers and Academics: For detailed studies on conflict dynamics, human rights, and humanitarian impacts.
• Human Rights Organisations: To monitor and report on the human cost of the conflict and advocate for protection.
• Data Analysts and Scientists: To perform statistical analyses, build visualisations, and identify key insights.
• Journalists and Media Outlets: For informed reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's humanitarian aspect.

Dataset Name Suggestions

• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Deaths
• B'Tselem Conflict Fatalities Data
• Humanitarian Impact of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
• Middle East Fatalities Dataset
• Conflict Victim Registry: Israel-Palestine

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