Behind the Gaza genocide

The ongoing destruction in Gaza is the result of over a century of colonialism, rooted in policies that have systematically oppressed and erased the Palestinian people.

What is happening in Gaza today is not a random or isolated tragedy. It is the direct outcome of over a century of settler-colonial ideology that began with the rise of Zionism. This ideology, underpinned by European colonial powers, sought to create a Jewish state in Palestine, disregarding the indigenous Arab population in the process.

To understand the carnage in Gaza today, we need to look back at the history of Zionism, which has always been more than just a movement for Jewish safety. From its origins in the late 19th century, Zionism was a colonization project that viewed Palestinians as obstacles to be removed or controlled. From the first waves of settlers to the violent establishment of Israel in 1948, Palestinians were subjected to forced displacement, erasure, and violent repression.

The Nakba of 1948, where over 700,000 Palestinians were either expelled or fled their homes, was the beginning of mass displacement. Yet, even after Israel's creation, the violence never stopped…