Palestinian casualties of war

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/palestinian-casualties-of-war

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the criteria for inclusion?Casualties inflicted directly by war or combat; excludes 'unnecessary deaths'
2. What is the data integrity?Acknowledges that records are not comprehensive and some are under dispute
3. What does "Palestinian casualties of war" mean?It means people who died or were hurt directly because of fighting. It does not include deaths from sickness or hunger.
4. Why is it hard to know exactly how many people were hurt or died?Some records are disputed, and only deaths caused by combat are counted. This makes the total hard to pin down.

Geopolitical Factors: The influence of geography and politics on international relations and conflicts.
Self-determination: The right of a people to freely choose their own political status and form of government.
Accountability: The obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions and their consequences.