Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been marked by violence and bloodshed. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Palestinians, both civilians and combatants.
According to various sources, the number of Palestinians killed by Israel since 1948 is estimated to be in the tens of thousands. The exact number is difficult to determine due to the ongoing nature of the conflict and the lack of consistent reporting on casualties. However, it is clear that the number of Palestinian deaths at the hands of Israeli forces is significant and continues to rise.
One of the most deadly periods in the conflict was the Six-Day War in 1967, during which hundreds of Palestinians were killed as Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and other territories. The First Intifada in the late 1980s and early 1990s also saw a large number of Palestinian casualties, as Israeli forces cracked down on protests and demonstrations.
The Second Intifada, which began in 2000, was even more deadly, with thousands of Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces and acts of terrorism. The conflict in Gaza, particularly during the Israeli military operations in 2008-2009, 2012, and 2014, also resulted in a high number of Palestinian casualties.
The ongoing settlement expansion in the West Bank, the blockade of Gaza, and the restrictions on movement and access for Palestinians have all contributed to the high number of casualties in the conflict. The lack of a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict means that the cycle of violence and death continues to this day.
As we look towards the future, it is imperative that both sides work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in order to prevent further loss of life and suffering. The international community must also play a role in facilitating dialogue and negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians in order to achieve a just and lasting peace. Only through dialogue and cooperation can the cycle of violence and death be broken, and a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians be secured.