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Gaza-Palestine: Over 100 Years of Oppression and the 2023–2025 Genocide

Introduction

Palestine is not just a land—it’s a people, a history, and a tragedy of one of the longest and bloodiest occupations in the modern world. From the early days of British colonial betrayal to the 2023 Israeli genocide in Gaza, the story of Palestine is one of resistance against violent dispossession.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged a relentless war on Gaza, killing over 33,800 Palestinians—including more than 14,500 children and 9,100 women (Gaza Health Ministry). The world watches in silence as a modern genocide unfolds.

The Historical Background of Palestine

Ancient History to Ottoman Rule

Palestine, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, is home to some of the oldest civilizations and sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews. It was ruled by Islamic empires for over 1300 years, including the Umayyads, Abbasids, and Ottomans (1517–1917).

Zionism and British Betrayal

In the late 1800s, a European political movement called Zionism, led by Theodor Herzl, aimed to establish a Jewish state in Palestine. In 1917, Britain issued the Balfour Declaration, promising Palestine to Zionists—despite Arabs forming 90% of the population.

British Mandate and Jewish Immigration

Between 1917 and 1947, Britain ruled Palestine, enabling mass Jewish immigration from Europe. Tensions grew as Palestinians were displaced, killed, and discriminated against. Armed Zionist groups like Irgun and Haganah began campaigns of terror.

The Nakba (Catastrophe) – 1948

In 1948, Zionists declared the State of Israel, and launched a campaign of ethnic cleansing:

Over 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled their homes

More than 500 Palestinian villages were destroyed

Massacres like Deir Yassin killed entire families

This was called the Nakba, or “Catastrophe.”

“The old will die and the young will forget.” – David Ben-Gurion, first Prime Minister of Israel

But Palestinians did not forget.

Occupation and Apartheid: 1967–2023

The 1967 War and Occupation

In the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel seized the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem. Since then:

Over 700,000 illegal Israeli settlers have occupied Palestinian land

Israel imposed checkpoints, walls, and military law on Palestinians

Gaza was turned into an open-air prison after Israel’s 2005 “withdrawal”

Gaza Siege (2007–Present)

In 2006, Hamas won democratic elections in Gaza. Israel responded by imposing a complete blockade:

Entry and exit restricted

Food, medicine, and fuel limited

Water and electricity cut

Over 2 million people trapped

UN officials have repeatedly called Gaza “unlivable.”

The October 7, 2023 Attack and Israeli Genocide

How the War Started

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack inside southern Israel, killing around 1,200 Israelis, most of them military or settlers. In retaliation, Israel launched a full-scale war on Gaza.

But Israel’s actions quickly became a massacre of civilians.

The Numbers: A Humanitarian Catastrophe

As of April 2025 (Gaza Health Ministry and UN sources):

Over 33,800 Palestinians killed

Over 14,500 children dead

Over 9,100 women killed

More than 75,000 injured

Over 1.7 million displaced

Entire families have been wiped out. Schools, hospitals, mosques, and refugee camps have been bombed.

“Nowhere is safe in Gaza.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Documented War Crimes by Israel

Bombing of Hospitals and Schools

Al-Ahli Arab Hospital bombing killed hundreds

UN-run schools used as shelters were bombed

Entire neighborhoods flattened

Use of Banned Weapons

Human Rights Watch confirmed white phosphorus used on civilians

Causes horrific burns, banned in densely populated areas

Targeting of Aid Workers

Over 180 UN and aid workers killed

7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in April 2024 while delivering food

Deliberate Starvation

Israel blocked food and medical aid for months

Gaza’s population faced mass famine, especially children

"This is a war against humanity." – Doctors Without Borders

Global Reaction: Hypocrisy and Silence

Despite clear evidence of war crimes, Western powers, especially the US, continued to fund and support Israel:

Over $15 billion in U.S. military aid sent to Israel since October 2023

The U.S. vetoed multiple UN ceasefire resolutions

Germany, UK, France gave political cover

But people across the world protested:

Millions marched in London, Paris, Cape Town, Jakarta, Lahore, and New York

Banners read: “Stop the Genocide”, “Free Palestine”, “End Apartheid”

Why This Is Genocide – Not War

This is not a conflict between two equal sides. Israel is a nuclear power with one of the most advanced militaries on Earth. Gaza has no army, no navy, no air force.

Legal experts at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and UN Human Rights Council have begun investigating genocide and crimes against humanity.

“Israel has genocidal intent. Their leaders have said so publicly.” – Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur

The Pattern: Over 100 Years of Zionist Terror

This violence is not new. It is the continuation of Zionist ideology that views Palestinians as obstacles.

Pre-1948: Zionist militias killed and expelled Palestinians

1948: Nakba

1967: Occupation

2008–2021: Repeated Gaza assaults

2023–2025: Full-scale genocide

Conclusion: Palestine Will Never Die

Palestine is not just a land. It’s the spirit of a people who have refused to die despite 100 years of oppression. From the olive trees of Nablus to the ruins of Gaza, the world sees their pain—and their strength.

The truth is out. Israel’s crimes are documented. The world can no longer claim ignorance.

Silence is complicity. Justice for Palestine is a global moral duty.

References and Sources

Al Jazeera – www.aljazeera.com

UN OCHA (Occupied Palestinian Territories) – www.ochaopt.org

Gaza Health Ministry (2024–2025) – via Al Jazeera, Reuters

B’Tselem (Israeli Human Rights Group) – www.btselem.org

Amnesty International – www.amnesty.org

Human Rights Watch – www.hrw.org

UNRWA (Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees) – www.unrwa.org

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) – www.msf.org

International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings, 2024

BBC and CNN reporting on World Central Kitchen killings