The Overlooked Destruction: A History of Israel's State-Sponsored Terror and Genocide Tragedy

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The Overlooked Destruction: A History of Israel's State-Sponsored Terror and Genocide Tragedy

Yazarlar:

Yılmaz Arı

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Sosyolojisi

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Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.639-665

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Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

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Türkçe

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2001325980

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2147-8171

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 The Israeli presence in the Palestinian territories has been characterized as colonial and occupying by numerous academic studies within a historical context. The Zionist movement established the state of Israel on a disputed piece of land by forcibly displacing the indigenous Palestinian population. Although there is no specific geographic region known as Israel, a nation-state structure has been created under this name. One of the critical cornerstones of this process is the Balfour Declaration signed by the United Kingdom in 1917, which represented an international project to provide a homeland for the Jewish people. The Israeli-Palestinian issue is a matter that extends beyond military conflicts and territorial claims, possessing deep social, cultural, and psychological dynamics. This conflict reflects the established identities, cultures, and historical understandings between the two peoples. From a sociological perspective, it is a subject requiring in-depth analysis within the frameworks of historical trauma, collective memory, identity formation, and power dynamics. Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has been focused on reinforcing its national identity, addressing security concerns, and overcoming historical Jewish traumas. The occupation of Palestinian territories is seen as a means to ensure security and has garnered broad support within Israeli society. However, this approach profoundly affects the Palestinian concepts of defending their identity and national rights. Palestinians strive to consolidate their national identity by advocating for the right to establish an independent state on their historically and culturally significant land. Territorial claims have thus become not only a physical struggle but also a battle over identities. While Palestinians endeavor to maintain their presence in the occupied territories, Israel views this occupation as a means to protect national security and enjoys substantial societal backing. Both sides advocate for their own legitimacy, which significantly impedes mutual understanding and reconciliation. The lack of trust remains a major obstacle in the resolution process, with both sides harboring deep mistrust that complicates the peace process. Historical traumas and suspicions exacerbate the difficulties in achieving the dialogue and cooperation necessary for peace. The role of the international community is crucial in resolving this complex issue. However, the power dynamics among international actors and the quest for international support by the parties involved have further complicated the situation. Regional actors also influence the complexity of the issue; for instance, some Arab countries have utilized the Palestinian cause to serve their national interests, which has negatively impacted the Palestinian struggle for independence. Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only a political issue but also one that awaits resolution of deep social and psychological dynamics. Understanding each other, acknowledging historical traumas, and reconsidering collective identity perceptions are essential steps for achieving lasting peace. The active and constructive role of the international community and the contributions of regional actors are crucial for achieving reconciliation, not only on the ground but also in hearts and minds. This study aims to examine Israels illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and the blockade of Gaza since 2006. It will particularly focus on the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023. Claims that over 1,400 civilians were killed as a result of attacks by Palestinian resistance groups have been used to justify a broad state terror campaign. During the attacks, civilian infrastructure, health centers, places of worship, schools, refugee camps, and ambulance convoys were targeted. As of May 28, 2024, nearly 40,000 deaths have occurred, with a significant proportion of women and children among the casualties. This study seeks to leverage the multifaceted perspectives offered by sociology of religion, history of religions, and other related disciplines to provide an in-depth analysis of Israels occupation policies and the historical dynamics in the region. This interdisciplinary approach aims to elucidate the social and cultural contexts of the issue through a comprehensive literature review and media analysis. The findings will detail the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023, and the impact of Israels disproportionate responses to Palestinian resistance attacks on civilian casualties, with particular emphasis on the significant number of deaths and the high proportion of women and children among them.

 The Israeli presence in the Palestinian territories has been characterized as colonial and occupying by numerous academic studies within a historical context. The Zionist movement established the state of Israel on a disputed piece of land by forcibly displacing the indigenous Palestinian population. Although there is no specific geographic region known as Israel, a nation-state structure has been created under this name. One of the critical cornerstones of this process is the Balfour Declaration signed by the United Kingdom in 1917, which represented an international project to provide a homeland for the Jewish people. The Israeli-Palestinian issue is a matter that extends beyond military conflicts and territorial claims, possessing deep social, cultural, and psychological dynamics. This conflict reflects the established identities, cultures, and historical understandings between the two peoples. From a sociological perspective, it is a subject requiring in-depth analysis within the frameworks of historical trauma, collective memory, identity formation, and power dynamics. Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has been focused on reinforcing its national identity, addressing security concerns, and overcoming historical Jewish traumas. The occupation of Palestinian territories is seen as a means to ensure security and has garnered broad support within Israeli society. However, this approach profoundly affects the Palestinian concepts of defending their identity and national rights. Palestinians strive to consolidate their national identity by advocating for the right to establish an independent state on their historically and culturally significant land. Territorial claims have thus become not only a physical struggle but also a battle over identities. While Palestinians endeavor to maintain their presence in the occupied territories, Israel views this occupation as a means to protect national security and enjoys substantial societal backing. Both sides advocate for their own legitimacy, which significantly impedes mutual understanding and reconciliation. The lack of trust remains a major obstacle in the resolution process, with both sides harboring deep mistrust that complicates the peace process. Historical traumas and suspicions exacerbate the difficulties in achieving the dialogue and cooperation necessary for peace. The role of the international community is crucial in resolving this complex issue. However, the power dynamics among international actors and the quest for international support by the parties involved have further complicated the situation. Regional actors also influence the complexity of the issue; for instance, some Arab countries have utilized the Palestinian cause to serve their national interests, which has negatively impacted the Palestinian struggle for independence. Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only a political issue but also one that awaits resolution of deep social and psychological dynamics. Understanding each other, acknowledging historical traumas, and reconsidering collective identity perceptions are essential steps for achieving lasting peace. The active and constructive role of the international community and the contributions of regional actors are crucial for achieving reconciliation, not only on the ground but also in hearts and minds. This study aims to examine Israels illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and the blockade of Gaza since 2006. It will particularly focus on the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023. Claims that over 1,400 civilians were killed as a result of attacks by Palestinian resistance groups have been used to justify a broad state terror campaign. During the attacks, civilian infrastructure, health centers, places of worship, schools, refugee camps, and ambulance convoys were targeted. As of May 28, 2024, nearly 40,000 deaths have occurred, with a significant proportion of women and children among the casualties. This study seeks to leverage the multifaceted perspectives offered by sociology of religion, history of religions, and other related disciplines to provide an in-depth analysis of Israels occupation policies and the historical dynamics in the region. This interdisciplinary approach aims to elucidate the social and cultural contexts of the issue through a comprehensive literature review and media analysis. The findings will detail the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023, and the impact of Israels disproportionate responses to Palestinian resistance attacks on civilian casualties, with particular emphasis on the significant number of deaths and the high proportion of women and children among them.

 The Israeli presence in the Palestinian territories has been characterized as colonial and occupying by numerous academic studies within a historical context. The Zionist movement established the state of Israel on a disputed piece of land by forcibly displacing the indigenous Palestinian population. Although there is no specific geographic region known as Israel, a nation-state structure has been created under this name. One of the critical cornerstones of this process is the Balfour Declaration signed by the United Kingdom in 1917, which represented an international project to provide a homeland for the Jewish people. The Israeli-Palestinian issue is a matter that extends beyond military conflicts and territorial claims, possessing deep social, cultural, and psychological dynamics. This conflict reflects the established identities, cultures, and historical understandings between the two peoples. From a sociological perspective, it is a subject requiring in-depth analysis within the frameworks of historical trauma, collective memory, identity formation, and power dynamics. Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has been focused on reinforcing its national identity, addressing security concerns, and overcoming historical Jewish traumas. The occupation of Palestinian territories is seen as a means to ensure security and has garnered broad support within Israeli society. However, this approach profoundly affects the Palestinian concepts of defending their identity and national rights. Palestinians strive to consolidate their national identity by advocating for the right to establish an independent state on their historically and culturally significant land. Territorial claims have thus become not only a physical struggle but also a battle over identities. While Palestinians endeavor to maintain their presence in the occupied territories, Israel views this occupation as a means to protect national security and enjoys substantial societal backing. Both sides advocate for their own legitimacy, which significantly impedes mutual understanding and reconciliation. The lack of trust remains a major obstacle in the resolution process, with both sides harboring deep mistrust that complicates the peace process. Historical traumas and suspicions exacerbate the difficulties in achieving the dialogue and cooperation necessary for peace. The role of the international community is crucial in resolving this complex issue. However, the power dynamics among international actors and the quest for international support by the parties involved have further complicated the situation. Regional actors also influence the complexity of the issue; for instance, some Arab countries have utilized the Palestinian cause to serve their national interests, which has negatively impacted the Palestinian struggle for independence. Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only a political issue but also one that awaits resolution of deep social and psychological dynamics. Understanding each other, acknowledging historical traumas, and reconsidering collective identity perceptions are essential steps for achieving lasting peace. The active and constructive role of the international community and the contributions of regional actors are crucial for achieving reconciliation, not only on the ground but also in hearts and minds. This study aims to examine Israels illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and the blockade of Gaza since 2006. It will particularly focus on the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023. Claims that over 1,400 civilians were killed as a result of attacks by Palestinian resistance groups have been used to justify a broad state terror campaign. During the attacks, civilian infrastructure, health centers, places of worship, schools, refugee camps, and ambulance convoys were targeted. As of May 28, 2024, nearly 40,000 deaths have occurred, with a significant proportion of women and children among the casualties. This study seeks to leverage the multifaceted perspectives offered by sociology of religion, history of religions, and other related disciplines to provide an in-depth analysis of Israels occupation policies and the historical dynamics in the region. This interdisciplinary approach aims to elucidate the social and cultural contexts of the issue through a comprehensive literature review and media analysis. The findings will detail the background of the human rights violations wave that began on October 7, 2023, and the impact of Israels disproportionate responses to Palestinian resistance attacks on civilian casualties, with particular emphasis on the significant number of deaths and the high proportion of women and children among them.

 Filistin üzerindeki İsrail varlığı, tarihsel bağlamda birçok akademik çalışmada kolonyal ve işgalci bir devlet olarak nitelendirilmektedir. Siyonist hareket, yerli Filistin halkını zorla göç ettirerek, tartışmalı bir toprak parçası üzerinde İsrail devleti kurulmasını sağlamıştır. Coğrafi anlamda belirli bir İsrail bölgesi bulunmamakla birlikte, bu isim altında ulus-devlet niteliğinde bir yapı oluşturulmuştur. Bu sürecin önemli taşlarından biri, 1917de İngiltere tarafından imzalanan Balfour Deklarasyonudur; bu deklarasyon, Yahudilere uluslararası düzeyde bir vatan sağlama projesini temsil etmektedir. İsrail-Filistin sorunu, askeri çatışmalar ve toprak taleplerinin ötesinde, derin sosyal, kültürel ve psikolojik dinamiklere sahip bir meseledir. Bu çatışma, iki halk arasında yerleşik olan kimlik, kültür ve tarih anlayışlarının bir yansımasıdır. Sosyolojik perspektiften bakıldığında, bu sorun tarihsel travmalar, kolektif bellek, kimlik inşası ve güç dinamikleri çerçevesinde derin analizlerle incelenmeyi gerektiren bir konudur. İsrail, 1948deki kuruluşu ile birlikte ulusal kimliğini pekiştirme, güvenlik kaygıları ve tarihsel Yahudi travmalarının üstesinden gelme çabası içindedir. Filistin topraklarının işgali, güvenliğin sağlanması için bir araç olarak görülmekte ve bu durum İsrail toplumunda geniş bir destek bulmaktadır. Ancak, bu yaklaşım, Filistinlilerin kendi kimliklerini ve ulusal haklarını savunma kavramları üzerinde derin etkiler yaratmaktadır. Filistinliler, tarihi ve kültürel bağlarının olduğu topraklarda bağımsız bir devlet kurma hakkını savunarak ulusal kimliklerini pekiştirmeye çalışmaktadır. Toprak talepleri, sadece fiziki bir mücadele değil, aynı zamanda kimlikler üzerinde bir savaş hâlini almıştır. Filistin halkı işgal altındaki topraklarda varlıklarını sürdürme çabası içindeyken, İsrail bu işgali ulusal güvenliğini koruma çabası olarak görmekte ve geniş bir toplumsal destek bulmaktadır. Her ikisi de kendi meşruiyet iddiasını savunmakta ve bu durum anlayış ve uzlaşmanın önünde engel oluşturmaktadır. Güven eksikliği, bu çatışmanın çözüm sürecinde önemli bir engel teşkil etmektedir. Her iki taraf da birbirlerine karşı derin bir güvensizlik beslemekte, bu da barış sürecini karmaşık hale getirmektedir. Güvensizliğin ardında yatan tarihsel travmalar ve şüpheler, barış için gereken diyalog ve iş birliğini zorlaştırmaktadır. Uluslararası toplumun rolü, bu karmaşık sorunun çözümünde kritik öneme sahiptir. Ancak, uluslararası aktörlerin güç dinamikleri ve tarafların uluslararası destek arayışları durumu daha karmaşık hale getirmiştir. Bölgesel aktörlerin de bu durumu etkilemesi gerçektir; bazı Arap ülkeleri, Filistin davasını ulusal çıkarları doğrultusunda kullanarak durumu karmaşıklaştırmıştır. İsrail-Filistin sorununun çözümü, sadece siyasi değil, aynı zamanda sosyal ve psikolojik dinamiklerin de çözülmeyi beklediği bir sorundur. Tarafların birbirlerini anlaması, tarihsel travmalarını tanıması ve kolektif kimlik anlayışlarını gözden geçirmesi, kalıcı bir barış için atılması gereken adımlardır. Uluslararası toplumun aktif ve yapıcı rol üstlenmesi ve bölgesel aktörlerin de katkıda bulunması, toprak üzerindeki değil, kalplerde ve zihinlerde bir uzlaşma sağlamak açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, İsrailin Filistin topraklarını işgal etmesi ve 2006 yılından bu yana Gazzeyi abluka almasını incelemektir. Özellikle 7 Ekim 2023 tarihinde başlayan ve insanlık suçları dalgası olarak adlandırılan dönemin arka planı detaylı bir şekilde ele alınmıştır. İsrailin, Filistinli direnişçi gruplar tarafından gerçekleştirilen saldırılar sonucunda 1.400den fazla sivilin hayatını kaybettiği iddiaları, geniş kapsamlı bir devlet terörü uygulaması için gerekçe olarak sunulmuştur. Saldırılar sırasında sivil altyapı, sağlık merkezleri, ibadet yerleri, okullar, mülteci kampları ve ambulans konvoyları hedef alınmıştır. 28 Mayıs 2024 itibarıyla, saldırılar sonucunda toplamda 40.000e yakın bir can kaybı yaşanmış ve bu ölümler arasında kadınlar ile çocukların oranı oldukça yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Bu çalışma, din sosyolojisi, dinler tarihi ve ilgili disiplinlerin bir araya gelerek sunduğu çok boyutlu perspektiflerden yararlanarak, İsrailin işgalci politikalarının ve bölgedeki tarihsel dinamiklerin derinlemesine incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Bu disiplinler arası yaklaşım, dinlerin toplumsal etkilerini ve tarihsel süreçlerini anlamak için kapsamlı bir literatür taraması ve medya analizi ile desteklenerek, konunun sosyal ve kültürel bağlamlarını daha net bir şekilde ortaya koymayı hedefler. Sonuçlar, 7 Ekim 2023te başlayan insanlık suçu dalgasının arka planını ve İsrailin Filistinli direnişçilerin saldırılarına karşı verdiği orantısız tepkilerin sivil kayıplar üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle bu dönemde kaybedilenlerin sayısının 40.000e yaklaşması ve bu ölümler arasındaki kadın ve çocukların oranı, çalışmanın dikkat çekici bulgularını oluşturmaktadır.

Makale detayları

The Overlooked Destruction: A History of Israel's State-Sponsored Terror and Genocide Tragedy

Yazarlar:

Yılmaz Arı

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.639-665

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001325980

pISSN:

2147-8171

Sociology of religion

Occupation

State Terror

Genocide

Israel

Palestine

GazaDin sosyolojisi

İşgal

Devlet terörü

Soykırım

İsrail

Filistin

Gazze

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Yılmaz Arı

Yayıncı: Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar: Din Sosyolojisi

Dergi: Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.639-665

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001325980

pISSN: 2147-8171

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yılmaz Arı

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.639-665

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001325980

pISSN:

2147-8171