Confronting Parallels of Genocide: From Holocaust to Gaza

This chapter explores the unsettling parallels between historical genocides like the Holocaust and the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, emphasizing the normalization of violence and dehumanization as tools of oppression. It discusses the importance of acknowledging these comparisons to prevent silencing and to confront the societal acceptance of such heinous acts. The chapter also delves into the psychological aspects of bystander behavior and the impact of historical abandonment on victims in the context of resisting oppression.