Gaza, Genocide, and Academic Freedom (Routledge Studies in Genocide and Crimes against Humanity)

This book analyzes Israeli military actions in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, offering a rigorous assessment through the lens of genocide studies.Drawing on established theoretical frameworks, the author demonstrates how these events align with recognized definitions of genocide, challenging readers to confront difficult questions about collective violence and responsibility.The analysis explores how Israeli actions are shaped by historical trauma, particularly the Holocaust, and fears that Palestinian control of the same area would threaten Jewish existence. Through meticulous research, the book reveals the mechanisms enabling mass violence: identity polarization, dehumanization, and psychological denial that preserves moral self-image.In a parallel investigation, the author documents widespread attempts to suppress academic and public discourse on Israel-Palestine relations.Through carefully documented case studies involving academic censorship, professional ret