Conclusion
The Israeli policy of suppression of Palestinian resistance is implemented
through a combination of legislation, physical force, and psychological
pressure. The main goal of this suppression goes beyond mitigating security
threats or restoring public order, to establishing an intricate system of
domination and control over the Palestinian people throughout Mandate
Palestine. Grave breaches of international law such as extrajudicial killings,
torture, or excessive use of force, aim to punish anyone who opposes the
Israeli regime and foster an atmosphere of fear to deter future resistance. This
physical retaliation, coupled with collective punishment, expands the impact
of the actions of those who resist to the whole community, inducing feelings
of guilt and blame, which leads to the destruction of the collective identity and
solidarity among Palestinians. Attacking Palestinian civil society and human
rights movements leaves Palestinians without mechanisms to denounce
these violations, seek protection, or build cohesiveness and unity against
the Israeli regime. Israeli policies aimed at undermining Palestinian culture,
identity and education, impose a regime of institutionalized discrimination,
and force a sense of inferiority on any initiative challenging the dominating
Israeli narrative, traditions, and even language. The combination of all these
individual policies results in a widespread system of persecution against any
kind of opposition to the illegal status quo. Suppressing resistance does not
only hinder Palestinian attempts to realize their rights, but also facilitates the
ongoing implementation of policies of colonization, apartheid, and forced
displacement by Israel.
Taking into account the legal framework applicable to the Israeli suppression
of Palestinian resistance, it can be concluded that this policy, and the individual
acts and measures that it involves, constitute some of the most serious
violations and breaches of international law. Not only is Israel not fulfilling
its obligations as an occupying power or obligations vis-à-vis Palestinians
with Israeli citizenship, but it is actively violating different provisions and
safeguards of IHL, IHRL and international criminal law.
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