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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Fatalities
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About
This dataset provides detailed information regarding fatalities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict between 2000 and 2023. It offers a critical resource for understanding the human cost of the conflict, enabling analysis of trends, demographics, and circumstances surrounding each death. The data covers individuals killed in the ongoing hostilities, allowing for in-depth research into victim profiles and the nature of violence in the region.
Columns
- name: The name of the individual fatality.
- date_of_event: The specific date when the fatal event occurred, ranging from 2 October 2000 to 24 September 2023.
- age: The age of the individual at the time of their death, with ages ranging from 1 to 112 years.
- citizenship: The citizenship of the deceased, primarily Palestinian (91%) or Israeli (9%).
- event_location: The precise location where the fatal event took place, with Gaza City being the most common.
- event_location_district: The district of the event location, such as Gaza or North Gaza.
- event_location_region: The broader geographical region of the event, predominantly the Gaza Strip (70%) and West Bank (24%).
- date_of_death: The recorded date of the individual's death, largely aligning with the event date.
- 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, with 42% recorded as 'No' and 31% as 'Yes'.
- place_of_residence: The city of residence for the individual, with Gaza City being the most frequently listed.
- place_of_residence_district: The district of the individual's residence.
- type_of_injury: The nature of the injury sustained, with gunfire being the most prevalent (89%).
- ammunition: Details on the type of ammunition used, with 'missile' accounting for 26% of recorded entries where ammunition is specified.
- killed_by: Specifies the party responsible for the death, with Israeli security forces listed in 90% of cases and Palestinian civilians in 9%.
- notes: Additional textual notes related to the incident, including context like "Killed during 'Operation Defensive Shield.'".
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format and measures 3.11 MB in size. It contains approximately 11,100 individual records, each detailing a fatality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While some columns have a small percentage of missing values, the core identifying and temporal data is nearly 100% complete.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing Fatality Trends: Tracking changes, spikes, or declines in fatalities over time.
- Demographic Analysis: Examining age, gender, and citizenship patterns among those killed.
- Geospatial Analysis: Visualising fatality distribution on maps to identify high-violence areas.
- Hostilities Participation Analysis: Investigating the relationship between participation in hostilities and circumstances of death.
- Injury Analysis: Identifying common injury types and their severity.
- Weapons Used Analysis: Determining the most frequently used weapons or methods and their impact.
- Victim Profiling: Creating profiles of victims based on available demographic and situational data.
Coverage
The dataset covers the period from 2 October 2000 to 24 September 2023. Geographically, it focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict areas, with event locations and residences spanning across the Gaza Strip and West Bank, including specific districts like Gaza and North Gaza, and cities like Gaza City and Rafah. Demographically, it includes information on age, gender, and citizenship, with 91% of individuals identified as Palestinian and 9% as Israeli.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is invaluable for:
- Academic Researchers and Students for conflict studies, human rights research, and demographic analysis.
- Data Scientists and Analysts for trend identification, statistical modelling, and data visualisation projects.
- Journalists and Media Professionals for investigative reporting and contextualising news related to the conflict.
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Human Rights Organisations for advocacy, monitoring, and reporting on the conflict's impact.
- Policymakers and Government Analysts for understanding the dynamics of the conflict and informing policy decisions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Fatalities
- Middle East Conflict Casualties 2000-2023
- Israel-Palestine Fatality Tracker
- Historical Fatalities in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Human Cost of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Attributes
Original Data Source: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Fatalities
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