This open access book examines security and protection within Israel and Palestine, analyzing national and international security strategies that apply to the protection of civilians. The author examines the principles, practices and the perception of protection. Focusing on protection strategies and practices in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this book reveals some of the myths and enigmas of national and international protection of civilians. The book moves beyond the current lack of protection strategies to discuss more effective human security focused on prioritizing protection of civilians, use of alternative tools such as community policing and inclusive protection.
Author(s): Timea Spitka
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 205
City: Cham
Acknowledgements
Contents
1 Introduction: The Myth of Protection
What is Protection and Who is Responsible?
State Protection
International Protection
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and International Law
Protection of Civilians Under Israeli and Palestinian Authorities
Conclusion
References
2 Israeli National Protection Strategies and Realities
The Protected
East Jerusalem
Occupied West Bank
Gaza
The Protectors
Intelligence
Security Guards
Judiciary Within Israel
Israeli Military Courts (Occupied Territories)
Militias and New National Guard
Principles of Security and Protection
Practice of Protection
Perceptions of Security and Justifications of Lack of Protection
Conclusion
References
3 Palestinian National Protection Strategies and Realities
The Protected
West Bank
The Protectors—West Bank
Palestinian Civil Police (PCP)
The Protectors—Gaza
Principles
Practice
Perceptions and Justifications on Lack of Protection
Conclusion
References
4 Children as Victims and Activists in the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
Principles
Practice
Shooting and Maiming of Palestinian Children—East Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza
‘Children’s Intifada’
Arrests and Detentions of Palestinian Minors
Exploitation and Recruitment for Terrorism
Military Camps for Israeli Children and Youth
Children in Gaza Wars
Perceptions & Justifications
Israeli Leadership Justification of Violence Against Palestinian Children
Palestinian Leadership Justification of Violence Against Children
Conclusion
References
5 IC in Israel/Palestine: Normative Influence and Ice Cream Soldiers
Introduction
International Principles on Protection
Practice
Perceptions, Propaganda and Justifications Against Non-Intervention
Conclusion
References
6 Inclusive Protection: Gender and Resilience
Gender and the Principles of Protection
Gender and Protection Within the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
Gaza, Gender and Protection Tools
Gender and Peace
Perceptions, Justifications and a Road Map Towards a Protection Regime
Conclusion
References
7 Conclusion: Path Towards Change
Reference
Index
