Interesting Middle East Facts

Without commentary or opinion, here are some facts. Feel free to reach your own conclusions.

Over the last 9 years:

• Number of Palestinians killed by Palestinians (in factional fighting): 1,431 ¹

• Number of Israelis killed by Palestinians (including civilians): 1,195 ²

• Number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan (by insurgent forces): 739 ³

1) Figure presented at the Doha Debates (15 March 2010, in Doha, Qatar), and not disputed by either Fatah or Hamas official representatives.

2) Figure provided by Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (23 March 2010)

3) Figure provided by The Washington Post (22 March 2010)