The Israel – Gaza Conflict: A Human Rights Impact Assessment

Abstract

The recurring conflicts between Israel and Palestine in recent pasts present a multifaceted challenge in the attainment of Global Peace and International Relations where human rights violations have been occurring amidst ongoing hostilities and brigandage. The accompanied wanton destructions of properties, exchange of gun fire spiraling to killings, maiming of innocent children, hostage taking and human right abuses have been consistently been a source of distress to kinetic global health, peace and development. Thus, this paper examines the complex overview in the human rights abuses and conflict with focus on the Israel-Gaza war as a case study.The study, therefore, emphasizes the use of diplomatic approach through an analysis of relevant literatures, international law, and media reports. This would greatly helpin better understanding the impact of the conflict on the civilian populations characterized by the vulnerable children, women and weak in the abuse of their fundamental human rights as enshrined in several international treaties, articles or conventions, the underlying causes of the violations, and the potential avenues for its resolution.This paper seeks further to explore the intricate relationships between human rights and conflict in the context of the Israel-Gazawar. By addressing these issues, this research work contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities involvedin promoting and protecting human rights in the conflict zones. The paper concludes by recommending mechanisms for maintaining worldPeace and Conflict resolutions as enshrined in International law.