Rooting Out the Problem: Extremism and Humanitarian Challenges in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Abstract

This article analyses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on extremism and humanitarian challenges. It highlights the contrasting reactions to a recent explosion at a Palestinian hospital, where some Israelis celebrated the deaths of infants, reflecting deep-seated animosity. The historical roots of this enmity are traced to Israel's founding and subsequent wars. The article examines the differing perspectives of Israeli political leaders and voters, dominated by security concerns. It discusses the frequent violations of humanitarian principles and compares them to historical examples like the Roman Empire's tactics and Japan's "Three Alls Policy." The piece concludes by warning of increasingly brutal future warfare and calls for reforms to address the conflict's root causes, stressing the importance of upholding humanitarian principles to maintain international order.