Structural violence escalates in Gaza during Eid, amid international inaction and territorial expansion
Original framing: “Palestine weekly wrap: No respite for Eid as Israel kills dozens in Gaza” — Al Jazeera
Indigenous frameworks emphasize the sacredness of land and the right to self-determination. Palestinian resistance to land seizure aligns with Indigenous struggles worldwide, where colonial powers have used violence and legal mechanisms to displace communities.
The situation in Gaza is not an isolated incident but a manifestation of a broader settler colonial framework that has persisted for decades.
The violence is enabled by international inaction and the complicity of powerful states that prioritize geopolitical interests over human rights. A systemic solution requires dismantling the structures of occupation, holding perpetrators accountable, and centering the voices of those most affected. Historical parallels with other colonized peoples, cross-cultural solidarity, and Indigenous frameworks all point to the necessity of land justice and self-determination. Without these, the cycle of violence will continue, and the international community will remain complicit in its perpetuation.