The Palestine Timeline

A documented history of Palestinian displacement, occupation, and crimes against humanity — from the 1948 Nakba to the present day.

By the Numbers

Each figure is drawn from UN agencies, peer-reviewed research, and recognized monitoring organizations. Full citations are available on the Sources page.

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Palestinians Expelled (1948 Nakba)
UN / UNRWA
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Villages & Towns Destroyed
IMEU
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Killed in Gaza (Oct 2023 – Jan 2025)
The Lancet
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Children Killed or Injured
UNICEF
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Illegal Settlers in Occupied Territory
BBC / OHCHR
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Billion $ US Military Aid
US Congress
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Journalists Killed (2025)
CPJ
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Years of Ongoing Displacement
Since 1948

Understanding the Conflict

This project documents the historical record across three intersecting dimensions.

Origins of the Conflict

From the rise of political Zionism in the late 19th century, through the 1917 Balfour Declaration and the British Mandate, to the 1948 Nakba — the mass expulsion of Palestinians and destruction of their villages that laid the foundation of the ongoing dispossession.

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Ongoing Occupation

The continued expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank, the 17-year blockade of Gaza, the separation wall, and the system of apartheid laws and movement restrictions that govern every aspect of Palestinian life under military occupation.

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International Law

Rulings by the International Court of Justice, advisory opinions on the occupied territories, UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, and findings by the International Criminal Court regarding war crimes and the crime of apartheid.

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Editorial Policy & Disclaimer

📋 About This Website

This website is an educational resource that compiles and organizes publicly available information from credible journalistic, human rights, and international organizations. This website has not produced, created, or originated any news, footage, or reporting. Every claim, statistic, quote, video, and image links directly to its original source — whether that is the United Nations, International Court of Justice, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, B'Tselem, BBC, Al Jazeera, The Lancet, or other documented sources.

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⚖️ Balanced Coverage — Including Palestinian Actions

This website is not a one-sided narrative. While the overwhelming focus documents the systematic displacement and crimes against Palestinians — which are extensively documented by international courts and human rights organizations — we also include actions by Palestinian armed groups, including Hamas, where they have been documented as violations of international law. This includes:

Both sides' violations of international law are documented. No side is exempt from accountability. The goal of this website is truth, education, and justice — not propaganda for any party.

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This website is not a news outlet. It does not report breaking news, conduct original journalism, or produce primary source material. It is a curated educational timeline that organizes existing verified reporting into an accessible format. For breaking news, please consult the source organizations listed on our Sources page.

Content Warning: This website documents war crimes, ethnic cleansing, mass displacement, and violence against civilians, including children. Some content may be distressing. The material is presented in the public interest as an educational and historical record, grounded in verified reporting from UN agencies, international courts, human rights organizations, and peer-reviewed research.