Crisis Studies of the Islamic World

Crisis Studies of the Islamic World

A Criminological Analysis of War Crimes in the Palestinian Crisis: A Constructivist Approach

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Seyed Mohammadreza Mousavifard 1
Maryam Forati 2
Bahador Farshid 3
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
3 phd student of Political Sociology, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran
10.27834/CSIW.2406.1404.4.35.6
Abstract
International crises and the resulting crimes often raise questions about the underlying causes that threaten regional peace and security. Understanding these root causes is crucial for both strategically preventing future conflicts and managing current tensions. Theories, when applied to specific events, provide a valuable framework for analyzing complex realities and developing more effective interventions. The ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, deeply rooted in ideological and identity-based differences, exemplifies this need for in-depth analysis. This research, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizing documentary and library methods, aims to address the following question: What are the criminological and political roots of the persistent instability and recurrent crises in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Israeli-Palestinian crisis? The historical and strategic depth of the conflicts in the Middle East, often intertwined with issues of identity, contribute to its perpetual state of conflict and crisis. This volatile environment also facilitates the commission of other international crimes in the region. Research findings indicate that to prevent future international crimes in the Middle East, this study identifies three critical strategies: bolstering the integrity of international organizations by ensuring their neutrality, promoting regional political and religious discourse without external influence, and facilitating the recognition of the State of Palestine through peaceful, politically-negotiated in accordance with international legal frameworks.
Keywords
Criminology
international crimes
Palestine
war crimes
constructivism
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Crisis Studies of the Islamic World
Volume 11, Issue 4 - Serial Number 35
Winter Quarterly
Winter 2025
Pages 115-141

  • Receive Date 01 June 2024
  • Revise Date 06 November 2024
  • Accept Date 09 December 2024