The Palestinian Arabs’ real conditions are an eye opener.
Barry Shaw
The writer is the Senior Associate for Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Institute for Strategic Studies. He is also the author of ‘Fighting Hamas, BDS and Anti-Semitism.’
The survey brought below dates back to 2015 – and the Palestinian condition has improved since then, despite the propaganda lies to the contrary. You will find it amazing.
Happiness – Palestinians are 3rd happiest in all Arab countries, and 30th globally.
Water Resources – Despite claims to the contrary, Palestinian per capita use of natural, fresh water is 140 cubic meters per annum against Israel’s 150 cubic meters per annum. Almost the same.
Education – Palestinians were 63.5% satisfied as opposed to 50% average among Arab states. Netherlands 60.3%, Sweden 61.6%, Japan 54.5%.
Literacy – Literacy rate of Palestinians aged 15+ was 96.5%
Infant Mortality – Palestinian infant mortality stood at 13 per 1000 live births compared with 27 per 1000 in Arab states, and 36.58% global average.
Life Expectancy – Palestinian age 76, Arab states 71, Global average 70.
Poverty – West Bank 18%. Israel 21%.
Open the link to discover more facts about the Palestinian condition in other areas such as housing, communal facilities, hotels, restaurants, etc.
http://jcpa.org/article/luxury-alongside-poverty-in-the-palestinian-authority/#Happiness
Barry Shaw is Senior Associate for Public Diplomacy, Israel Institute for Strategic Studies.
The happy Palestinians
The Palestinian Arabs’ real conditions are an eye opener.
