Thursday, December 18, 2008

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.

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Statistics Last Updated: November 6, 2008

Israeli and Palestinian Children Killed
September 29, 2000 - Present

123 Israeli children have been killed by Palestinians and 1,050 Palestinian children have been killed by Israelis since September 29, 2000. (View Source)Chart showing that approximately 8.5 times more Palestinian children have been killed than Israeli children

Israelis and Palestinians Killed
September 29, 2000 - Present


1,062 Israelis and at least 4,876 Palestinians have been killed since September 29, 2000. (View Source)Chart showing that 3 to 4 times more Palestinians have been killed than Israelis.

Israelis and Palestinians Injured
September 29, 2000 - Present

8,341 Israelis and 33,034 Palestinians have been injured since September 29, 2000. (View Source)Chart showing that Palestinians are injured at least four times more often than Israelis.

Daily U.S. Taxes to Israel and the Palestinians
Fiscal Year 2007


During Fiscal Year 2007, the U.S. gave more than $6.8 million per day to Israel and $0.3 million per day to the Palestinians. (View Source)Chart showing that the United States gives over 26 times more assistance to Israel than to Palestinian development organizations.

UN Resolutions Targeting Israel and the Palestinians
1955 - 1992

Israel has been targeted by at least 65 UN resolutions and the Palestinians have been targeted by none. (View Source)Chart showing that Israel has been targeted by over 60 UN resolutions, while the Palestinians have been targeted by none.

Current Number of Political Prisoners and Detainees


1 Israeli is being held prisoner by Palestinians, while 10,756 Palestinians are currently imprisoned by Israel. (View Source)Chart showing that Israel is holding over 8000 Palestinians prisoner.

Demolitions of Israeli and Palestinian Homes
1967 - Present

0 Israeli homes have been demolished by Palestinians and 18,147 Palestinian homes have been demolished by Israel since 1967. (View Source)Chart showing that 2202 Palestinian homes have been destroyed, compared to one Israeli home.

Current Israeli and Palestinian Unemployment Rates


The Israeli unemployment rate is 7.3%, while the Palestinian unemployment is estimated at 23%. (View Source)Chart depicting the fact that the Palestinian unemployment is around 4 times the Israeli unemployment rate.

Current Illegal Settlements on the Other’s Land

Israel currently has 223 Jewish-only settlements and ‘outposts’ built on confiscated Palestinian land. Palestinians do not have any settlements on Israeli land. (View Source)Chart showing that Israel has 227 Jewish-only settlements on Palestinian land.