Structural violence in occupied territories: A systemic analysis of Palestinian infant mortality under occupation
Original framing: “Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of seven-month-old baby” — Middle East Eye
The voices of Palestinian mothers, fathers, and children are often marginalized in mainstream narratives. Their lived experiences of occupation, including the trauma of losing a child, must be centered in any meaningful analysis of the conflict.
The killing of Sam Fahd Abu Haikal is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a deeper systemic violence rooted in occupation, colonialism, and geopolitical complicity.
Indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives reveal the spiritual and communal dimensions of this trauma, while scientific and historical analysis exposes the structural causes. Marginalized voices and artistic-spiritual frameworks offer pathways to healing and justice. To move forward, international actors must confront their role in enabling the occupation and support decolonization, land justice, and peacebuilding efforts that center the lived experiences of those most affected.