In the latest issue of the Journal of Ibn Haldun Studies, we published a special issue focusing on Gaza. Dr. Ahmet Yusuf Özdemir, Coordinator of the Yunus Emre Institute, served as guest editor for this issue. The journal features articles examining the historical, political, legal, social, cultural, and economic dynamics of Gaza. You can access the special issue via the link https://journal.ihu.edu.tr.
Articles Featured in the Special Issue
Introduction
Ahmet Yusuf Özdemir
In this introductory article by Ahmet Yusuf Özdemir, the current situation in Gaza is examined in terms of how it has been shaped by international policies, historical memory, and linguistic manipulations. Özdemir emphasizes that Palestine's struggle for freedom is not only about land but also about dominance over language, history, and collective memory. The article draws attention to the genocide, ethnic cleansing, and human rights violations in Gaza, discussing the critical role academic institutions can play in this context. Özdemir states that this special issue of the journal aims to address the complex situation in Gaza through various academic disciplines.
This article, written by Dalal Bajes, examines the transformation of the Islamic student movement (Islamic Bloc) in Palestine from its founding in 1980 to the "Seif Al-Quds" uprising in 2021. The study reveals that the movement's success was shaped by the interaction between cultural subjectification and structural dynamics. Historical moments such as the First Intifada, the Oslo Accords, the Gaza wars, and the autonomy of university administrations are highlighted as factors shaping the Islamic Bloc's resistance strategies and collective mobilization. The article examines how political opportunity structures and the Islamic Bloc's connections with other socio-political institutions have impacted Palestinian youth's resistance strategies.
Analyzing Hamas's Media Narrative Post October 7: Themes and Effects
Salma Aljahoush
This article, written by Salma Aljahoush, analyzes the narrative themes presented through the media regarding the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation launched by Hamas' military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, on October 7, 2023. The operation was announced through two professional videos prepared by Hamas' media unit. This article examines how Hamas' media strategy has been shaped by historical and religious frameworks, psychological warfare, and counter-narratives used against Western media. In particular, it explores the criticisms developed by Western media against these narratives and the international impact of Hamas' resistance.
The Gaza War: A Case of Dehumanization
İbrahim Akkuç
This article, written by İbrahim Akkuç, addresses Israel's failure to view Palestinians as human beings during the Gaza War and its refusal to grant them the dignity that an Israeli deserves. The article examines Israel's process of dehumanizing its adversary and how this process unfolded before and during the war. It discusses the dehumanization methods applied by Israeli politicians and soldiers, as decision-makers in the war, against Palestinians, and the consequences of this situation. Furthermore, it addresses the international implications of the war and the dehumanization processes, as well as possible measures that can be taken against these inhumane practices.
İnsan Onuru ve İsrail’in Teo-Politiği
Özcan Güngör
In this article written by Özcan Güngör, the concept of human dignity is examined within the context of Israel's theopolitical framework. The article examines how Israel's theopolitical strategies harm the Palestinian people and undermine human dignity. The study focuses on the marginalization of other ethnic groups within the framework of the Jewish people's belief in their chosen status and the legitimization of human rights violations against Palestinians.
"Filistin" ve "Gazze" Kavramları İçeren Eğitim Bilimleri Alanındaki Lisansüstü Tezlerin Sistematik Analizi
Adem Yurdunkulu, Nurgün Varol
This article, authored by Adem Yurdunkulu and Nurgün Varol, systematically examines postgraduate theses in Educational Sciences in Turkey between 1998 and 2024 that include the keywords "Palestine" and "Gaza." The analysis revealed that 20 theses were examined, of which 70% were at the master's level. The highest number of theses was produced by Necmettin Erbakan University, and the most intensive production occurred in 2024. These findings indicate an increase in academic interest in Palestine and Gaza, particularly concentrated in major cities.
Gazze’de Çalınan Çocukluk: Soykırım ve Etnik Temizlik Gölgesinde Çocuk Hakları ve Sosyal Hizmet Perspektifi
Hicran Atatanır, Yaser Snoubar
This article, authored by Hicran Atatanır and Yaser Snoubar, examines the human rights violations affecting children impacted by the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza from a social services perspective. The violation of children's fundamental rights, deficiencies in areas such as education, health, and psychosocial support, and the irreversible effects of genocide and ethnic cleansing on children are addressed. Furthermore, the role of social services in crisis management and post-traumatic rehabilitation processes is evaluated, and long-term solutions are proposed through international cooperation and social service interventions.
الثورات والمقاومة الفلسطينية خلال الوجود البريطاني في فلسطين (1922-1948) = Palestinian Revolts and Resistance During the British Presence in Palestine (1922–1948)
Mohammed T. M. Alqerem, Hanaa Mohamed Kamel Ayyash
This article, authored by Mohammed T. M. Alqerem and Hanaa Mohamed Kamel Ayyash, examines the resistance and uprisings initiated by the Palestinian people against the British Mandate and Zionist gangs between 1922 and 1948. The Palestinian people resisted with all their might against Britain and the Zionist-Nazi-like gangs. The study addresses the struggle of the Palestinian people during periods when they suffered great betrayal, received no external aid, and were unarmed.
