The Israeli blitzkrieg against the Palestinians in Gaza has exceeded 125 days. During this period more than 100 Gaza heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli shelling and bombardment.
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The conflict in Palestine is not only a human tragedy but has also revealed a darker aspect of the Zionist agenda – a form of 'cultural genocide.' Over 100 Gaza heritages, representing both Muslim and Christian traditions, have been destroyed through continuous shelling and firing in Gaza City, the West Bank, and across Palestine. This destruction aims to erase the cultural treasures of the Palestinian land, allowing the Zionist lobby to assert its claim as the Promised Land without any competing historical evidence. Alongside the loss of over 15,000 lives and thousands of homes, the ancient and globally significant cultural heritage of the region has suffered immense damage. Historic sites, including churches, mosques, an ancient harbour, and one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries, have been destroyed or damaged. The intentional targeting of cultural and religious landmarks is a violation of international humanitarian law, constituting a war crime. This destr
Malak Mattar (Palestine), Gaza, 2024. On 26 January, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) found that it is ‘plausible’ that Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The ICJ called upon Israel to ‘take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts’ that violate the UN
Israel saying the ICJ remained “silent during the Holocaust” when the court didn't exist yet, shows Israel has no answers to the ICJ orders, writes Vijay Prashad.
By Vijay Prashad
Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research
Judges at the International Court of Justice on Jan. 26 (ICJ) fo