The Gaza War: A Case of Dehumanization

Abstract

The article argues that Israel does not treat Palestinians as equal human beings who deserve similar dignity and honour as an Israeli does. Moreover, to do this, it first dehumanized its rival and then behaved with it accordingly. The aim of this article is to show the main characteristics of dehumanization before and during the Gaza War and how Israel employed this method against Palestinians during the Gaza War. Firstly, the article will talk about the moral status of soldiers and politicians as decision-makers and participants of the war; later, about the process that leads to the dehumanization of Palestinians and its results; lastly, about the possible preventative measures and steps to stop this inhuman practice of war.