Israeli Historian Urges Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza Operations

An Israeli historian has called for the United States and Europe to impose sanctions on Israel, arguing that the ongoing military operation in Gaza is part of a protracted process of oppression and occupation.

The historian addressed the question of discussing "genocide in Gaza," noting that some have refused to sign protest letters if the October 7 Hamas attack is not mentioned. However, the historian contends that while October 7 was the "trigger" for the military operation, its course has become independent of its cause.

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If you want to talk about October 7, you must also describe the context. And that is Israel's policy towards the Gaza Strip, which has been occupied for nearly six decades.

This operation, the historian argues, is an element of a longer historical process. This includes Israel's policy toward the Gaza Strip, which has been occupied for nearly six decades. The context extends further back to 1948, when Israel expelled Palestinians from the land on which it built its state.

Therefore, the historian suggests that Israel's actions can be understood and discussed independently of the specific events of October 7, emphasizing the deep historical roots of the conflict and Israeli policy toward Palestinians.

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If you want to understand Israel's actions, you can talk about them independently of October 7.