Victim of Victims: An Overview of Naqba and Holocaust, Addressing Historical Injustices to Achieve Sustainable Peace for Israel-Palestine Conflict

Abstract

This century has witnessed an unforgettable tragedy, “shoah ” the attempt by the Nazi regime to exterminate the Jewish people by killing millions of Jews, for the sole reason of their Jewish origin. They were persecuted and deported. This century has also seen "Naqba, ” effects have continued to poison the lives of 12 million people who are still stateless. On the soil of injustice, peace cannot grow. The injustices against Muslims in “Naqba” and Jews in “Holocaust” are being analyzed in this study to prevent such atrocities from happening again and to promote tolerance and peace among people. By exploring the interconnectedness of historical events, including the Holocaust, the creation of Israel, and the resultant displacement of Palestinians, this study seeks to unpack how historical victimization of Jews has led to the victimization of Palestinians. Research is qualitative as well as comparative in nature. In Naqba, the victims are Palestinians, while in the Holocaust, the victims are Jews. To create a state for Jews, according to the “Might is Right” policy, the Belford Declaration is deciding the fate of the inhabitants of Palestine. The displacement of Arab Palestinians pre-1948 and the subsequent occupation of further territories post-1967 is also vital, which are the reasons of conflict in the region. The status of Israel and Palestine on statehood theories is also investigated, and it is analyzed that this is a great reason of hurdle in the development of peace. Palestine fulfills the attributes of a state while Israel, although, it has become the only nuclear state in Middle East, its attributes of a state are not on moral grounds. States are recognizing Israel for their economic and political interests, influenced by various other factors, including diplomatic considerations but peace seems impossible to establish. It is recommended that potential mechanisms by UN and OIC to ensure security for both Israelis and Palestinians must be established. There should be measures to prevent violence, terrorism, and genocide, as well as building of mutual trust through initiatives for both the communities is also must, so that another naqba or holocaust can be avoided.