Israel-Palestine War Visualization

Dataset Description
The Israel-Palestine War Visualization dataset spans from 2000 to 2023,
offering insights into fatalities, injuries, and damage caused by the
ongoing conflict. Key findings include a recent uptick in fatalities, peaking
in 2023. Event locations are concentrated in the Gaza Strip and the West
Bank for both Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Common injuries include
gunshot wounds, shrapnel wounds, and burns, while prevalent
ammunition types consist of small arms, artillery shells, and rockets. The
dataset has been cleaned and analyzed, making it a valuable resource for
researchers, journalists, and policymakers seeking to understand the
conflict, identify trends, and develop evidence-based solutions.

Problem Statement
This project visualizes Israel-Palestine War data to gain insights into
demographics, fatalities, locations, injuries, and ammunition used. The
goal is to better understand the conflict's dynamics for informed decision-
making.

Tools & Libraries

 Python
 Jupyter Notebook
 Pandas
 Numpy
 Matplotlib
 Seaborn
Data Description
The dataset contains following columns:
 Name: The name or identifier of the individual involved in the
event.
 Date of Event: The date when the specific event or incident related
to the Israel-Palestine War occurred.
 Age: The age of the individual at the time of the event.
 Citizenship: The citizenship status of the individual, indicating
whether they are Israeli or Palestinian.
 Event Location: The general location or area where the event took
place.
 Event Location District: A specific district or subregion within the
event location.
 Event Location Region: The larger region or geographic area where
the event occurred.
 Date of Death: The date when the individual passed away as a
result of the event, if applicable.
 Gender: The gender of the individual, indicating whether they are
male or female.
 Took Part in the Hostilities: A binary indicator (e.g., yes/no)
specifying whether the individual participated in the hostilities.
 Place of Residence: The place of residence of the individual, which
may be different from the event location.
 Place of Residence District: The specific district or subregion where
the individual resided.
 Type of Injury: The nature or type of injury sustained by the
individual during the event.
 Ammunition: The type of ammunition or weaponry used in the
event.
 Killed By: The entity or cause responsible for the individual's death
in the event.
 Notes: Additional notes or information related to the event, which
may provide context or details about the incident.
Data Cleaning
 Remove duplicate rows: The data contained some duplicate
rows, which were removed using the drop_duplicates() function.

 Convert date columns to pandas datetime: The date_of_event

and date_of_death columns were converted to pandas datetime
objects using the to_datetime() function. This makes it easier to
perform date-based calculations and visualizations.

Data Visualization
 Age Histogram and KDE Plot: Data visualization begins with plotting
an age histogram and a KDE (Kernel Density Estimation) plot to
understand the age distribution among the dataset.
 Citizenship Histogram: A histogram is created to visualize the
distribution of individuals' citizenship (Israeli or Palestinian).
 Fatalities Time Series Graph: A time series graph is plotted to
visualize the trend of fatalities over the years from 2000 to 2023.
 Top 10 Event Locations: The top 10 event locations are identified
and visualized using bar plots for both Israeli and Palestinian
citizens.
 Gender Distribution by Citizenship: A countplot is used to visualize
the gender distribution among Israeli and Palestinian citizens.
 Top 5 Injury Types by Citizenship: The top 5 injury types are
identified and visualized by citizenship (Israeli and Palestinian) using
a countplot.
 Top 10 Ammunition Types: The top 10 ammunition types are
identified and visualized using a countplot, providing insights into
the distribution of ammunition types.
EDA
 Age Distribution: The age distribution in the dataset is right-skewed,
with a median age of 25. This skewness indicates that the majority
of war victims are relatively young.
 Citizenship: Among the victims, 65% are Palestinian, while 35% are
Israeli citizens. This distribution reflects the demographics of those
affected by the conflict.
 Top 10 Event Locations: The top 10 event locations account for
more than 50% of all fatalities. Notably, Gaza City, Hebron, and
Jenin are among the most frequently recorded event location
districts.
 Fatality Trends: Over the years, there has been a fluctuating but
overall increasing trend in the number of fatalities, especially since
the year 2000. This suggests a rise in conflict-related casualties.
 Gender Distribution: Approximately 75% of the war victims are
male, indicating a gender disparity among those affected by the
conflict.
 Top 5 Injury Types: The most prevalent injury types recorded in the
dataset are gunshot wounds, shrapnel wounds, and burns. These
injuries are common among victims of the conflict.
 Top 10 Ammunition Types: The top 10 ammunition types used in
the conflict account for over 80% of all fatalities. Small arms
ammunition, artillery shells, and missiles are among the most
frequently reported ammunition types.
 Took Part in the Hostilities: Around 80% of the victims did not take
part in the hostilities, emphasizing the significant impact of the
conflict on civilians and non-combatants.
 Place of Residence: Approximately 70% of the victims hail from the
Gaza Strip and the West Bank, indicating the concentration of
conflict-related events in these regions.
 Killed By: Israeli forces are responsible for 60% of the recorded
fatalities, highlighting the significant role they play in the conflict's
casualties.