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Ethnic Cleansing and Colonization: A Stark Contrast in Jewish and Arab Population Shifts

Discover the truth behind the stark population shifts between Jews and Arabs, examining ethnic cleansing and colonization.
By Sephardic U1 min read
Unveiling the Truth: Ethnic Cleansing and Coloniziation

Since 1948 the Jewish Population in Arab countries decreased by 99.83%. The Arab population in Israel increased by 1296.15%

A history of ethnic cleansing and colonization of Jews highlights the significant shifts in the demographics of the Middle East and North Africa, two historically and culturally rich regions. This dark period saw mass expulsions, property seizures, and violent persecution.

Since 1948 the Jewish population in Arab countries decreased by 99.83%. This is in stark contrast to the nearly 1300% increase in the Arab population in Israel during the the same time period. In Israel, Arabs have access to the nation’s healthcare and educational institutions, full citizenship rights, as well as representation in the Knesset (Israeli parliament). 

The infographics below illustrate and unveil the disparity in Jewish and Arab population shifts.

middle east map

Morocco
Jewish Population

1948: ~265,000
2023: ~2000

Algeria
Jewish Population

1948: ~140,000
2023: ~50

Tunisia
Jewish Population

1948: ~150,000
2023: ~50

Libya
Jewish Population

1948: ~38,000
2023: 0

Egypt
Jewish Population

1948: ~75,000
2023: ~40

Yemen
Jewish Population

1948: ~55,000
2023: ~50

Iraq
Jewish Population

1948: ~150,000
2023: 7

Syria
Jewish Population

1948: ~40,000
2023: 0

Lebanon
Jewish Population

1948: ~10,000
2023: ~100

Israel
Arab Population
1948: ~156,000
2023: ~2,178,000

Since 1948

Jewish Population in Arab Countries Decreased by 99.83%

Arab Population in Israel Increased by 1296.15%

ARAB League

JEWISH State

Arab League of Nations
The Arab League
The 22 Countries of the Arab League and the year of their admittance

1. Egypt (1945)
2. Iraq (1945)
3. Jordan (1945)
4. Lebanon (1945)
5. Saudi Arabia (1945)
6. Syria (1945)
7. Yemen (1945)
8. Libya (1953)

9. Sudan (1956)
10. Morocco (1958)
11. Tunisia (1958)
12. Kuwait (1961)
13. Algeria (1962)
14. Bahrain (1971)
15. U.A.E. (1971)

16. Oman (1971)
17. Qatar (1971)
18. Mauritania (1973)
19. Somalia (1974)
20. Palestine (1976)
21. Djibouti (1977)
22. Comoros (1993)

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