Genocide: A reading into the diverse conceptual meanings and genocidal manifestations in Palestine- Gaza Collective Study Prepared by:
Dr Hussein Abou Rida – Dr Laure Abi Khalil – Dr Chawki Attieh – Dr Lubna Tarabey – Dr Sahar Hammoud – Dr Ali Choucor – Dr Rana Choucor – Dr Ali Mattar – Dr Rida Alchab – Dr Ali Fadlallah.
Submitted to: Global Tribunal on Palestine Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 June 2024
Abstract:This research paper addresses genocide at the conceptual level with the purpose of revealing the differences between the various definitions and approaches related to the concept of genocide, particularly as it relates to Palestine. This paper provides insight into understanding the epistemological evolution of the concept, including a description of the ongoing violations occurring since October 7th in Gaza, which contributes to the production of the genocide. The paper also includes an explanation of the ongoing Orient-Israeli conflict and its dynamics which itself is structured around the concept of identity, underscoring that the dangers experiences by the Arab Orient area has a distinguishing characteristic that is different from that in the west, which necessitates an exploration on various levels. The seven approaches presented in this research focuses on the historic events that led to the current situation in Palestine: the Jewish State Law; Israelization, Judaization and Palestinian citizenship; demographic dimension; a political and social perspective of the genocide; the standardized framework for genocides; stages of genocides; and the sociological dimension of the genocide with regard to Gaza and the social ramifications of the genocide.
Keywords: Genocide- identity – settlement – urbicide – criminal intent – community destruction – destruction of national patters – Israelization – Judaization.
Conclusion:
Based on the above, we consider that what is currently happening in Gaza, through the social, political and anthropological approaches that we have presented, is a genocide based on multiple humanitarian and legal standards. The continuation of killing, displacement and destruction is not a current matter, but rather a planned action within a pre-determined time frame. The hostile intentions towards the defenseless Palestinian people aim to end the Palestinian presence on all Palestinian lands, not just Gaza. What is happening in the West Bank and the 1948 Arabs’ regions confirms this trend. From this standpoint, we, as researchers, Anthropologists, Jurists and historians raise our voices loud, demanding that these actions be stopped immediately, and that the aggressor and his supporters be punished, because the future repercussions will be disastrous and bloodier. This ordeal, which lasted approximately for 76 years against this oppressed people is nothing but an instigator for more tension, frustration, poverty, hostility and for an escalated resistance and uprising, whether peaceful or military one, depending on the course of events and their effects. All of these factors will exacerbate the conflict further. The will of the people, as historical experiences in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America have taught us, will prevail. No right has ever died when supported with rightful claims.
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