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West Bank

Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

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Dec 18, 2025
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how many palenstinians have died since october 7th

The available reporting shows that the Palestinian death toll since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 is a matter of ongoing tallying and dispute, but multiple reputable sources place the combined t...

Dec 12, 2025
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As a state or nation called Palestine has never existed as a separate entity, why is Jewish mandated territory west of the Jordan River called "Occupied Palestinian Territory "?

Countries, international organizations and legal bodies commonly call the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem the “Occupied Palestinian Territory” because they are parts of the former British Man...

Jan 14, 2026
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actual deaths in palestine

Reliable counts of Palestinian deaths in the decade-spanning Gaza–Israel violence vary by source but converge on very high figures: Gaza health authorities and allied organizations report tens of thou...

Nov 5, 2025

Is Palestine a country?

Palestine’s status as a “country” is contested: a majority of UN member states now recognize the State of Palestine, but it lacks universal recognition, full UN membership, and uncontested control ove...

Oct 22, 2025

What are the criticisms of Zionism from within the Jewish community?

The Jewish critique of Zionism is multifaceted and includes ethical, political, historical, and religious strands: critics inside Jewish communities argue that Zionism can conflict with Jewish univers...

Nov 26, 2025

Which Minnesota neighborhoods have the highest concentration of Somali residents in 2025?

Minnesota’s Somali population remains concentrated in specific Minneapolis neighborhoods — most notably Cedar‑Riverside (often called “Little Mogadishu”) and parts of the Lake Street corridor around K...

Dec 16, 2025

Claim that Bethlehem is a historic Palestinian city, birthplace of Jesus, with key religious sites

Bethlehem is a historic town in the West Bank long identified with the Nativity and widely regarded as the traditional birthplace of Jesus; UNESCO and numerous guides locate the Church of the Nativity...

Nov 27, 2025

how many arabs live in Israel

Recent demographic reporting places the number of Arabs in Israel (excluding most West Bank and Gaza residents) at roughly 2.04–2.13 million people, about 21–21.5% of Israel’s population (CBS-derived ...

Nov 15, 2025

How many palestinien have been killed since 1948

Different institutions report different totals for Palestinian deaths since 1948; the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) states "more than 134,000"–136,000 Palestinians and Arab martyrs s...

Nov 30, 2025

greater israel project

The “Greater Israel” label refers to an expansionist vision that various commentators, politicians and analysts say claims the West Bank, Gaza and parts of neighbouring Arab states; recent reporting a...

Dec 16, 2025

Claim that Palestinians celebrated the 9/11 attacks and spread hate in NYC

Available reporting shows documented instances of Palestinians celebrating the September 11, 2001 attacks in parts of the Palestinian territories and refugee camps — including scenes of sweets being d...

Oct 15, 2025

Has a red heifer ever been sacrificed in modern Israel?

Executive Summary Modern attempts to perform a red heifer sacrifice have been reported, but by the sources provided. A July 8, 2025 attempt in the West Bank was reported but later judged invalid due t...

Dec 16, 2025

Does a Palestinian state ever exist

A Palestinian state has been recognised by the majority of U.N. member states and by a growing number of Western governments in 2025, but it exists in a contested, partial form on the ground and lacks...

Nov 18, 2025

How many americans live in Israel

Available reporting gives multiple, differing estimates for how many U.S. citizens live in Israel. CNN in June 2025 cites “about 700,000” Americans living in Israel , while other news and government s...

Nov 15, 2025

How many women and children were killed in Palestine since October 7?

Available sources give multiple, differing tallies for Palestinians killed since 7 October 2023 and breakouts for children and women vary by publisher and methodology: the Gaza Ministry of Health repo...

Oct 17, 2025

What are Nick Fuentes' opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Nick Fuentes publicly frames his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through an lens, arguing the United States should prioritize national interests over support for Israel and criticizing pro-...

Nov 24, 2025

How will birth and death rates in Gaza change over the next five years?

Available reporting shows a sharp recent fall in recorded births in Gaza and steep rises in maternal and newborn risks: Gazan authorities recorded 17,000 births in the first half of 2025 — a 41% drop ...

Oct 8, 2025

Why did Palestine give Israel land

Palestinians did not simply “give” land to Israel; the current territorial realities result from wars, negotiated agreements, unilateral moves and decades of settlement and diplomatic failure that res...

Nov 17, 2025

How has the Jewish population changed worldwide over the last 100 years?

Worldwide Jewish numbers today are roughly 15.7–15.8 million, about 0.2% of the global population, with recent growth concentrated in Israel and relative stability or decline in many diaspora communit...

Dec 6, 2025

Which Middle East peace deals were signed during the Trump administration and what did each agreement entail?

During the Trump administration’s recent term, the administration brokered a high-profile Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal — presented as the first phase of a broader 20-point Gaza peace plan s...