For decades, Palestinians in Gaza have endured systemic injustice: brutal occupation, forced displacement, a suffocating blockade, and relentless military assaults carried out with impunity. Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has worsened an already devastating humanitarian crisis and exposed the failure of international institutions to hold perpetrators accountable. Veto politics and institutional paralysis have allowed impunity to thrive, undermining the credibility of global justice mechanisms. Moving beyond victimhood requires confronting this impunity and placing Palestinian rights at the heart of legal, political, and diplomatic solutions.
This session focuses on justice as the key to addressing root causes and achieving lasting change, emphasising accountability, human rights, and dignity. The discussion will explore the international community’s responsibilities, transitional justice options, and political roles in advancing justice. It will also highlight the need to shift from purely humanitarian aid towards long-term, rights-based solutions that offer a credible path forward for Gaza’s future.
Discussion Themes:
- How can the international community overcome veto politics and institutional paralysis to ensure accountability and end impunity for the genocidal war on Gaza?
- What are the legal and moral responsibilities of states and global institutions in advancing justice and protecting Palestinian rights?
- What legal, political, or diplomatic mechanisms exist to hold perpetrators accountable, and what are the obstacles to their implementation?
- How can the global response shift from short-term humanitarian aid to long-term, rights-based solutions that prioritise Palestinian dignity and self-determination?