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1 ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT Humanitarian Crisis 23/03/09 PIYUSH KESHRI Y5303, 4 TH YEAR, B.TECH (EE) IIT KANPUR SOC 486 Human Rights Theory & Practice
2 Outline 2 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Peace Processes Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Recommendations Palestine Israel
3 Outline 3 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Peace Processes Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
4 History of Israel-Palestine Conflict 4 Ancient History Rise of Zionism The British Mandate of Palestine ( ) World War I Balfour Declaration (1917) Establishment of Israel & Arab-Israel Conflict ( ) Current Conflict of Gaza 22 Day War
5 History of Israel-Palestine Conflict 5 Ancient History Rise of Zionism The British Mandate of Palestine ( ) World War I Balfour Declaration (1917) Establishment of Israel & Arab-Israel Conflict ( ) Current Conflict of Gaza 22 Day War
6 Ancient History 6 Amorites, Canaanites and other Semitic people about 2000 B.C. Known as Land of Canaan Jews evolved out of native Canaanite peoples Ruled by various empires Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans Romans named the area Palestine Arabs ruled from (8 th - 19 th Century) Israel/Canaan during the reign of King David
7 Rise of Zionism (19 th 20 th Century) 7 Continuous migration of Jews to Palestine. Emancipation of European Jews. Introduction of Liberal and Modern Ideas. Practical Goal Living in the Land of Jews. Ignored the existing Arab population. Triggered anti-jewish political & Social movement.
8 History of Israel-Palestine Conflict 8 Ancient History Rise of Zionism The British Mandate of Palestine ( ) World War I Balfour Declaration (1917) Establishment of Israel & Arab-Israel Conflict ( ) Current Conflict of Gaza 22 Day War
9 British Mandate of Palestine ( ) 9 World War I & Balfour Declaration (1917) Large number of Jews forced to flee. Britain conquered Palestine. Britain's support for creation of Jewish National Home. Arab Riots ( ) Jewish immigration (1930 s-1945) Holocaust Anti-Zionist Movements
10 History of Israel-Palestine Conflict 10 Ancient History Rise of Zionism The British Mandate of Palestine ( ) World War I Balfour Declaration (1917) Establishment of Israel & Arab-Israel Conflict ( ) Current Conflict of Gaza 22 Day War
11 Establishment of Israel & Arab- Israel Conflict ( ) 11 British found Palestine to be ungovernable Returned mandate to United Nations in 1947 UN recommend-palestine divided into An Arab state A Jewish state Internationalized zone of Jerusalem Arabs didn t accept partition The war broke out
12 Establishment of Israel & Arab- Israel Conflict ( ) 12 The War of Independence War Syria, Jordan and Egypt joined the war. Jews gained a decisive victory in Egypt held the Gaza Strip. Jordan held the West Bank. The 1967 (6-Day) War Israel acquired extensive territories The Sinai desert, the Golan Heights and the West Bank The October War (1973) Egypt acquired back the Sinai Peninsula.
13 History of Israel-Palestine Conflict 13 Ancient History Rise of Zionism The British Mandate of Palestine ( ) World War I Balfour Declaration (1917) Establishment of Israel & Arab-Israel Conflict ( ) Current Conflict of Gaza 22 Day War
14 Current Conflict of Gaza 14 Series of Suicide attacks in Israel since Palestinians have killed over 1000 Israelis in terror & suicide attacks. Israelis have killed over 3,500 Palestinians in "defence". Series of Negotiations & Peace processes have failed. Israel Strike in Gaza Strip Hamas continued to launch rockets into Israel. 22 Day War, (27 th Dec th Jan. 09) Killed 1,434 people -960 civilians, 239 police officers and 235 fighters. During the offensive 13 Israelis killed including 3 by rockets fired into Israel.
15 Outline 15 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Peace Processes Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
16 Issues of Conflict 16 Divisive History Borders Occupation, Land and Settlements Palestinian State Refugees Palestinian Terror Israeli Repression Israel Security Water East Jerusalem Israel/Canaan during the reign of King David
17 Refugee Problem 17 During1948 war, b/w 700,000 & 750,000 Palestinian Arabs fled from Israel. Not allowed to go back to their home. Conflict created as many Jewish refugees from Arab countries Stripped of their property, rights & nationality Israel/Canaan during the reign of King David
18 Outline 18 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Peace Processes Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
19 Peace Processes Oslo Peace Process ( ) creation of Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Power to negotiate with Israel & to govern areas of West Bank & Gaza. Both sides recognized the rights of the other to exist. Geneva Accord historic concessions by both sides Israel would give up sovereignty in Arab portions of Jerusalem Palestinians would explicitly renounce the right of Palestinian refugees to return to Israel. Both governments have denounced the agreement.
20 Outline 20 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Peace Processes Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
21 Gaza subjected to 18-month blockade Denied Palestinians fuel, food & medicine Imports insufficient to support population 80% of the population dependant on UN food aid Unemployment in Gaza is close to 40% 95% of Gaza s industrial operations suspended Water and sewage systems - close to collapse Fuel and electricity restrictions Hospitals experiencing heavy power cuts Medical machines out of order 80% failure rate in schools
22 Collective Punishment Israel government seized Gaza Strip Prohibited by the Geneva Conventions civilian population locked into war zone Denied option of becoming refugees Difficult for relief personnel to reach, evacuate casualties & distribute aid Widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure electricity, water, communication services and roads, hospitals dangerous shortage of electricity Threatens the lives of critically ill patients in all of Gaza's' hospitals Chronic shortages of petrol and diesel widespread shortages of bread
23 Casualties & Crisis Description Palestinians Israelis Children killed, Since 1, Civilians killed, Since 6,348 1, Civilians Injured, Since 39,019 8, Daily US Taxes to $0.3 million per Day $6.8 million per Day UN Resolution Targeting 0 65 Current Number of Political Prisoners 10,756 1 Demolition of Homes 18,147 0 Unemployment Rate 23% 7.3% Source:
24 Human Rights Violation Extra Judicial Executions According to PCHR, Israel committed 348 extra-judicial execution operations ( ) killed 754 Palestinians, including 233 civilian, 71 children War Crimes Wilful killing, unlawful deportation, torture and inhuman treatment Extensive destruction and appropriation of property Crimes against Humanity Both Hamas and Israel have been responsible Campaign of suicide bombings and other attacks against civilians
25 Human Rights Violation Denial of Entry to Human Rights Organisations & Journalists to Gaza Strip Human Rights Violation on Civilians Over 10,000 Palestinian men, women, and children held in Israeli prisons. Physical abuse and torture are frequent Periodically men, women, and children are strip searched people are beaten food and medicine are blocked from entering Gaza Israeli forces invade almost daily, injuring, kidnapping, and sometimes killing inhabitants. Extra-judicial executions, wilful killings, house raids and demolitions, settlement Israel Palestine activities Conflict and restrictions on freedom of movement.
26 Outline 26 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Peace Processes Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
27 Breach of International Humanitarian Law(IHL) IHL lays down stringent, legally-binding, obligations regulating the conduct of hostilities. Civilians and civilian objects must be spared the effects of any hostilities to greatest extent possible. Palestinian militants' use of rockets to target civilians in southern Israel Israel's act of carrying out vastly disproportionate attacks Disproportionately high rate of death amongst civilian population In 22 day Israeli : 1,434 Palestinians were killed. Of these, only 235 were combatants. 5,303 Palestinians were injured, including 1,606 children and 828 women. Wilful killing & extensive destruction of houses & other civilian
28 Outline 28 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Peace Processes Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Reccomendations
29 Use of Illegal Bombs Use of Phosphorous Bombs Side effects on humans & environment - severe & highly dangerous Banned from use where civilians may be harmed Potential to harm civilians magnified by Gaza's high population density Use of WP in densely populated areas of Gaza violates IHL Israel experimented new weapons - GPS guided Mortar, DIME, Spike & APAM Cause more destruction as compared to regular bombs. Hamas using bombs like Grad and Qassam against Israel Indiscriminate/Disproportionate Attacks Number of casualties of civilians in Gaza strip
30 Outline 30 History of Israel Palestine Conflict Peace Processes Current Gaza Conflict Issues of Conflict Refugee Problem Collective Punishment Extra Judicial Executions War Crime Crime Against Humanity Breach of International Humanitarian Law Use of Illegal Weapons Recommendations
31 Recommendations Strict implementation of IHL Humanitarian Truce Allow humanitarian assistance to reach needy Provide the necessary protection for all Palestinian civilians Allow emergency repairs to essential infrastructure Demand the immediate opening of Gaza Strip s border by Israel Setting up of Independent Fact Finding Committee Provide Justice
32 Thank You! "No two historians ever agree on what happened, and the damn thing is they both think they're telling the truth." - Harry S. Truman 32
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