Gaza under siege: Continuation of Zionist demographic cleansing policies since the 19th century
This opinion piece by Refaat Ibrahim argues that the Gaza conflict is not a defensive measure but another chapter in a long-standing Zionist colonial agenda focused on displacement and demographic control. The author claims that these policies date back to the late 19th century and have consistently aimed to establish a homogenous Jewish state at the expense of the Palestinian population through forced migration, blockades, and military aggression.
Propaganda and Reality
According to Ibrahim, Israeli narratives often describe the Gaza war as a “defensive reaction.” The historical evidence, however, reflects a different pattern: deliberate violence against civilians, large-scale destruction, and systematic eviction of communities. The essay positions these actions as part of a broader colonization strategy that has persisted for over a century.
Historical Roots of the Conflict
The article contextualizes the Gaza war within the ideological framework of early Zionism, which considered the native Arab population an obstacle to the creation of a Jewish homeland. Since its inception, the movement’s policy has reportedly included the deliberate transfer of local inhabitants to secure demographic dominance.
“The removal of the Arabs from Palestine must form part of the Zionist plan. The poor population can be transferred across the border by denying them employment. This must be done quietly and carefully.”
— Theodor Herzl, diary entry, 1895
Gaza as a Central Target
The piece emphasizes that Gaza has long been a focal point of these strategies rather than a modern exception. The continued blockades, military campaigns, and humanitarian crises are presented as extensions of a colonial project aimed at reshaping the region’s demographic map.
Author’s Summary
Refaat Ibrahim contends that Gaza’s suffering is part of a historic and premeditated policy of displacement and demographic control rooted in 19th‑century Zionism.
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