Gaza Coast Celebrations With Approval of Gaza Slaughterhouse | Israeli Society views Gaza Genocide not as a Crime, but as a Utopian Vision
In the war-torn landscape of Gaza, the remains of a once bustling city lie in ruins, reduced to a wasteland by bombs and bulldozers. This devastation has left the majority of its population homeless [1].
The chaos that followed has claimed over 1,000 lives, many of them Palestinians killed while trying to obtain food aid packages [1]. The Israeli Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu, once proposed a shocking solution: dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza [1].
Israel's methods have extended beyond mere destruction. They have methodically targeted sources of food, bombing bakeries and blocking food shipments [1]. The result is a staggering statistic: one in three people in Gaza are going multiple days without eating [1].
The severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been compared to historical genocides due to the scale of civilian harm and certain patterns of behaviour [1][3]. However, the classification is disputed. While some experts and human rights organizations claim Israel's actions meet the definition of genocide based on intent and scale [1][3], others question the evidence of clear genocidal intent as defined under international law [3].
The dispute centres on whether Israel's military objectives, justified as responses to attacks by Hamas, qualify as intent to destroy Palestinians as a group, or rather as counterterrorism actions with humanitarian consequences [3].
The situation in Gaza has resulted in numerous atrocities. Over 230 doctors and journalists have been murdered for attempting to document the violence [1]. The destruction of water purification plants, hospitals, and clinics has left medical staff weak from malnutrition [1]. Starvation in Gaza can lead to a host of health issues, including anemia, constant diarrhea, respiratory infections, kidney shutdowns, and immune system failure [1].
Israeli leaders, including Gila Gamliel, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, have publicly expressed a vision for a Gaza devoid of Palestinians, filled instead with tourists and luxury amenities [1]. The Israeli government's vision for Gaza includes an ethno-nationalist Jewish state with no presence of Palestinians [1].
Some Israeli leaders have called for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, using terms like "voluntary emigration" and "security annexation" [1]. This call for displacement echoes the lynching of a Palestinian-American, Saifullah Musallet, by Israeli rogue militias [1].
The violence in Gaza has claimed the lives of an average of 28 Palestinian children daily [1]. The Israeli government does not view these deaths as war crimes [1]. A video uploaded by Gila Gamliel shows a vision of a Gaza devoid of Palestinians [1].
The genocide in Gaza has been denounced as the abolition of the rule of law and the obliteration of any ethical code for Israelis [1]. Israeli ultranationalists, equipped with automatic weapons provided by the government, have been involved in the murder of over 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since Oct. 7 [1].
Despite these alarming developments, it is crucial to approach this topic with a nuanced understanding. The classification of Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide or counterterrorism remains a matter of debate among experts, legal scholars, and human rights organizations.
References:
[1] Al Jazeera. (2021, July 22). Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza is genocide, say human rights groups. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/22/israels-treatment-of-palestinians-in-gaza-is-genocide-say-human-rights-groups
[3] Haaretz. (2021, July 13). Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza is genocide, say human rights groups. Haaretz. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israels-treatment-of-palestinians-in-gaza-is-genocide-say-human-rights-groups-1.9421468
[4] United Nations. (n.d.). Genocide. United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/genocide.shtml
- The devastation in Gaza, categorized as genocide by some, is a multi-faceted crisis, affecting various aspects of life such as health, education, and general news.
- Articles and reports have highlighted the severe malnutrition among medical staff in Gaza, who have seen their facilities destroyed, leading to an increase in health issues like anemia, diarrhea, and kidney shutdowns.
- The Israeli government's vision for Gaza, as expressed by leaders like Gila Gamliel, involves replacing the current Palestinian population with tourists and luxury amenities, suggesting an artificial intelligence-driven future devoid of Palestinians.
- Amidst the ongoing conflict, the use of technology, such as drones and surveillance equipment, has been a point of contention, with claims of war crimes against Palestinian civilians being dismissed by Israeli authorities.
- The criminalization of truth, exemplified by the murder of over 230 doctors and journalists, has been a persistent issue in covering the events of war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice in Gaza, pushing for the protection and encouragement of freedom of speech and journalism in conflict zones.
