Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians Program (1948-)
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An Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians Program (1948-) is a ethnic cleaning program that is aimed at forcibly removing Palestinian populations from their homes and territories.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve military operations and violence that result in mass displacement of Palestinian communities.
- It can (often) include the implementation of discriminatory laws and land confiscation policies that prevent Palestinians from returning to their homes.
- It can range from isolated incidents to sustained campaigns over extended periods.
- It can involve propaganda and political rhetoric that dehumanizes Palestinians and justifies their removal.
- It can result in international condemnation and calls for humanitarian intervention.
- It can cause long-term humanitarian crises, with significant impacts on the socio-economic conditions of displaced populations.
- It can lead to the creation of refugee camps and the denial of basic human rights for displaced persons.
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- Example(s):
- Nakba (1948): The 1948 Palestinian exodus, also known as Nakba, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced during the creation of the state of Israel.
- Six-Day War (1967): The aftermath of the war led to the displacement of thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Lebanon War (1982): The conflict resulted in the displacement of Palestinian populations in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and the Sabra and Shatila massacres.
- Second Intifada (2000-2005): The period saw increased violence and displacement, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
- Gaza War (2008-2009): The military conflict led to significant displacement and destruction of homes in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli Settlements: Ongoing expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem involves the eviction and displacement of Palestinian residents.
- Sheikh Jarrah evictions (2021): A series of evictions in East Jerusalem that garnered international attention and led to widespread protests.
- Israel–Hamas War (2023-): ...
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Peace Negotiations, which aim to resolve the conflict and establish mutually agreed-upon borders and terms.
- International Aid Programs, which provide support to displaced Palestinian populations and seek to improve living conditions.
- Human Rights Organizations, which document abuses and advocate for the rights of Palestinians.
- See: Nakba, Six-Day War, Second Intifada, Israeli Settlements, Human Rights Violations, International Law, Refugee Crisis, Middle East Conflict, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Peace Process, Occupation, Right of Return.