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. 101

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