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Palestine — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Palestine ranked at No. 1303 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Palestine ranked at No. 1182 Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Palestine, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 916 2015: 138 2014: 67 2013: 55 2012: 49 2011: 32 2010: 32 2009: 52 2008: 91 2005: 1457 2004: 1458 2003: 94 1999: 549 1998: 45 1997: 457 1996: 120 1995: 31 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Palestine, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2016: 3.376 2015: 5.21 2014: 2.58 2013: 2.16 2012: 1.96 2011: 1.30 2010: 1.33 2009: 2.21 2008: 3.94 2005: 4.17 10 2004: 7.6910 7 2003: 6.52 2002: 8.5510 2001: 7.86 2000: 8.68 1999: 7.8810 7 1998: 7.06 1997: 4.45 1996: 4.76 1995: 1.27 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsUnintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsGun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyLaw Regulates Civilian Access to FirearmsIn Palestine, civilian possession of guns is regulated by law13 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionLaw Regulates Automatic WeaponsIn Palestine, civilian possession of automatic weapons is regulated by law13 Law Regulates HandgunsIn Palestine, civilian possession of handguns is not regulated by law13 Law Regulates Long GunsIn Palestine, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is not regulated by law13 Gun Ownership and PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Palestine must pass a background check which considers undefined13 records Carrying GunsLaw Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Palestine, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law13 MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsLeague of Arab StatesAs a member of the League of Arab States, Palestine adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200218 Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed19 by Palestine. United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Palestine committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects20 UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided21 to Palestine by other UN Member States United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Palestine is a Permanent Observer of the United Nations22 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list23 Palestine as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.
SDG 16,24 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).
In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing. Homicides (any method)ChartIn Palestine, annual homicides by any means total 2016: 916 2015: 138 2014: 67 2013: 55 2012: 49 2011: 32 2010: 32 2009: 52 2008: 91 2005: 1457 2004: 1458 2003: 94 1999: 549 1998: 45 1997: 457 1996: 120 1995: 31 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Palestine, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2016: 3.376 2015: 5.21 2014: 2.58 2013: 2.16 2012: 1.96 2011: 1.30 2010: 1.33 2009: 2.21 2008: 3.94 2005: 4.17 10 2004: 7.6910 7 2003: 6.52 2002: 8.5510 2001: 7.86 2000: 8.68 1999: 7.8810 7 1998: 7.06 1997: 4.45 1996: 4.76 1995: 1.27 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesGlobal Peace IndexTo see where Palestine ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Palestine on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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