A Century of Struggle: Documenting the Killings, Massacres, and Imprisonments of Palestinians and Arabs by British and Israeli Occupational Forces Since 1900

The history of Palestine since the early 20th century has been marked by significant violence, resulting in substantial casualties and suffering among the Palestinian and broader Arab populations. The following is a chronological overview detailing the number of Palestinians and Arabs killed, massacred, or imprisoned by British and Israeli Occupational forces from 1900 to the present, with specific attention to the impact on children and infants.

1920–1948: British Mandate Period

• 1920 Palestine Riots: Casualties included 4 Palestinian Arabs killed and 23 wounded.

• 1929 Palestine Riots: Approximately 116 Arabs were killed, with 232 wounded.

• 1936–1939 Arab Revolt: An estimated 5,032 Palestinian Arabs were killed, with approximately 15,000 wounded.

1948: Nakba (Catastrophe)

• Massacres and Displacement: During the Nakba, over 15,000 Palestinians were killed in more than 70 massacres carried out by Zionist forces. Additionally, more than 800,000 Palestinians were displaced, and 531 villages were destroyed.

• Deir Yassin Massacre (April 9, 1948): Between 93 and 140 Palestinian villagers were killed, including women and children.

1967–1993: Post-Six-Day War Period

• Imprisonment: From 1967 to 1988, over 600,000 Palestinians were held in Israeli jails for a week or more. This figure represents approximately 20% of the total Palestinian population and 40% of the male population at the time.

2000–2005: Second Intifada

• Casualties: Between September 29, 2000, and May 7, 2019, approximately 10,853 Palestinians were killed.

• Child Fatalities: During the Second Intifada, 1,099 Palestinian children were killed.

2008–2009: Gaza

• Casualties: In the 22-day conflict, approximately 1,400 Palestinians were killed, including over 300 children.

2014: Gaza

• Casualties: In 2014, 2,240 Palestinians were killed, with 2,181 from the Gaza Strip.

2018: Great March of Return

• Casualties: In 2018, 312 Palestinians were killed, including 57 children and 3 women.

2023–2024: Recent Developments

• Gaza Strip (October 2023–May 2024): Israeli Occupational military operations resulted in the deaths of 45,091 individuals, including 15,103 children and 9,961 women. Additionally, 78,827 individuals were injured, and over 10,000 remain missing.

• West Bank (October 2023–March 2025): Israeli airstrikes led to a significant increase in child fatalities, surpassing rates observed during the Second Intifada. Military operations in January 2024 displaced 40,000 people, the largest displacement since 1967.

Imprisonment Statistics

• Since 1967: Approximately one million Palestinians have been arrested or detained by Israeli authorities.

• Child Detentions: Since 1967, over 50,000 Palestinian children have been detained.

Cumulative Impact

• Total Fatalities Since 1948: Over 100,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation forces since the Nakba.

• Refugee Population: As of 2021, there are approximately 6.4 million Palestinian refugees worldwide.

This overview highlights the extensive human cost endured by Palestinians and Arabs over the past century, emphasizing the urgent need for a just and lasting resolution to end Occupation.

Massacre Dates:

1. Deir Yassin Massacre (April 9, 1948)

2. Al-Dawayima Massacre (October 29, 1948)

3. Kafr Qasim Massacre (October 29, 1956)

4. Bahr El-Baqar primary school bombing (April 8, 1970)

5. Sabra and Shatila Massacre (September 16–18, 1982)

6. Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre (February 25, 1994)

7. Jenin Refugee Camp (April 2002)

19th Centure AKKA

Deir Yassin Massacre