Law and Human Rights
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Operation al-Aqsa Flood: A Rupture in the History of the Palestinian Resistance and Its Implications
| OpinionThis paper argues that the al-Aqsa Flood operation launched by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades …
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OpinionIsrael’s Fateful March: From Settler Colonialism to Genocidal State
By Berdal AralThis article delves into the legal discussions surrounding the crisis unleashed by the military operation launched on October 7, 2023, in Southern Israel by Palestinian forces of the resistance based in Gaza. Israel considered this a “terrorist attack,” asserted the right of self-defense, declared war on Gazans, and started the continuous and indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza. As a result, Gaza has become the new Dresden, in which thousands have been killed and tens of thousands injured. This article is an attempt to answer the following questions to illuminate the legal issues surrounding the current crisis and the broader context of Israel’s legal status as a state and its territorial claims: Was the Palestinian offensive in Southern Israel an instance of terrorism and/or an act of aggression? Which side of the conflict can rightfully claim the right of self-defense? Did Israel commit genocide in Gaza? Do Israel’s statehood and territorial claims rest on firm legal grounds? Is it legally sensible to argue that Israel is a threat to international peace and security?
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OpinionEnd of the ‘New Middle East’
By Murat YeşiltaşHamas’ surprising attack on Israel on Oct. 7, followed by Israel’s ongoing and disproportionate military operation in Gaza, has the potential to become a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history. Predicting the extent of Israel’s incursion into Gaza remains uncertain, and Hamas faces immense challenges in maintaining its resistance.
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OpinionThe meaning of the Hamas attack
By Muhittin AtamanHamas initiated a large incursion into some Israeli cities last weekend, which has led to a new cycle of violence in Palestine. So far, around 900 Israelis have been killed and more than 2,600 people wounded. In addition, Hamas has taken more than 100 people, including many soldiers, as hostages. On the Palestinian side, about 700 people were killed by the Israeli security forces, and several thousands of people were wounded.
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
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5 messages to the confused minds on Türkiye
By Burhanettin DuranErdoğan gave a speech on five key messages on the top items on Türkiye’s foreign policy agenda to clear up people’s confusion
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Turkey-Israel normalization undergoes series of tests
By Burhanettin DuranConsidering that there will certainly be fresh crises in the future just like the recent one in Al-Aqsa, Ankara and Tel Aviv should focus on ways to overcome the serious tests through diplomacy
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Another Ramadan, another Israeli atrocity
By Muhittin AtamanIsraeli violence sees no limit in Palestine, with Muslims attacked, Islam targeted and international human rights violated
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Why is the Turkish opposition against Ankara’s normalization?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Turkish government's new diplomatic initiative with its regional and global partners is based on logic, while the opposition still has no idea why it rejects the process
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As the Erdoğan-Biden meeting approaches…
By Burhanettin DuranThe national conversation in Turkey remains focused on domestic politics as we get closer and closer to a critical meeting in the international arena where President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to meet U.S. President Joe Biden for the first time, on the margins of the June 14 NATO summit.