Israel and the Gaza Strip since 1967: A history of occupation, domination and unilateralism

Abstract

Trude Strand argues that Israel’s policies toward Gaza are not, as they are often portrayed, shapedby temporary security concerns or ad hoc responses to crises. Instead, they constitute a long-termstate strategy. Drawing on extensive archival sources, this historical analysis demonstrates howthe Strip has been deliberately segregated and governed over time, a process that has producedprofound and enduring effects on the political and social life of Palestinians. In this context, Gazais not merely a site of humanitarian crisis but an analytical lens through which Israel’s Palestinepolicy can be more fully understood.