Israelis Are The New Nazis- A Comparative Analysis of Atrocities

1. Introduction

This report aims to identify specific recent atrocities committed by the Israeli army against Palestinians that bear a close resemblance to specific atrocities committed by the Nazi army during World War II, based on factual documentation from reputable sources. The analysis will present documented events without initial value judgments, focusing instead on identifying factual similarities in the nature of violence, the victims involved, and the surrounding circumstances. Recognizing the sensitive and complex nature of comparing these two distinct historical contexts, this report prioritizes an objective and fact-based approach, drawing upon reports from international human rights organizations, major news outlets, historical accounts, and scholarly works. The objective is to provide a meticulously documented account of specific incidents from both periods and to analyze these events to identify close parallels in their nature, the victims involved, and the context in which they occurred. This comparative analysis is intended to contribute to a deeper understanding of the patterns and characteristics of atrocities in different conflict situations.

2. Documented Atrocities by the Israeli Army Against Palestinians (Recent Years)

2.1. Attacks on Medical Personnel and Facilities:

• 2.1.1. Killing of Paramedics and Rescue Workers (March 2025):

On March 21, 2025, a deeply concerning incident occurred in the Hashashin area of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, where at least 15 Palestinian medics and rescue workers were fatally shot by Israeli forces.1 The victims included eight health workers from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), one staff member of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and six members of the Palestinian Civil Defense.1 Tragically, one additional PRCS paramedic remains missing.1 These individuals were engaged in a joint rescue mission, responding to the urgent need to assist a number of wounded people, including a PRCS medic, Mustafa Khafaja, who had himself been injured by Israeli shelling.1 The PRCS crew had been unaccounted for over a harrowing nine-day period before their bodies were discovered in a mass grave on March 30, 2025.1 Disturbingly, one of the paramedics was reportedly detained by Israeli forces and subsequently released on March 23.1

In the aftermath of the killings, the Israeli military issued a statement indicating that an initial inquiry revealed that its troops had opened fire on vehicles that were deemed “suspicious,” acknowledging that Palestinian ambulances and fire trucks were among those targeted.1 This account, however, was directly contradicted by compelling evidence in the form of a video released by The New York Times.2 The footage clearly showed the vehicles involved in the attack were distinctly marked as emergency vehicles and had their emergency lights actively flashing.2 This stark discrepancy between the military’s explanation and the visual evidence raises serious questions about the accuracy and transparency of the initial inquiry and suggests a potential inclination to downplay the severity or misrepresent the circumstances surrounding civilian casualties in conflict zones.

The incident has prompted strong condemnation and calls for an independent and impartial investigation from several international bodies and organizations, including Amnesty International, the PRCS, and the United Nations.1 The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Younes Al-Khatib, explicitly stated a lack of trust in any internal army investigations and called for an independent international inquiry.6 Furthermore, eyewitness accounts from the scene suggest a grim reality, with reports indicating that some of the victims had their hands or legs restrained with zip-ties and were shot at close range.7 A doctor who examined five of the bodies noted that all but one, which was severely mutilated, had been shot multiple times from close proximity, with wounds to the head, heart, and torso.7 The director of health programs for the Red Crescent, Bashar Murad, recounted that one of the paramedics was in contact with the ambulance station when the shooting began, during which the sounds of Israeli soldiers arriving and speaking in Hebrew were audible, including instructions to gather the medical staff and bring restraints.7 The head of the UN office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs in Palestine, Jonathan Whittall, reported witnessing Israeli soldiers firing on fleeing civilians, including a woman shot in the back of the head and a man attempting to retrieve her body who was also shot, during the recovery of the paramedics’ bodies.7 The initial attempt by Israel to seemingly conceal the story, followed by the claim of “suspicious” vehicles, further underscores the challenges in obtaining reliable information and suggests a possible effort to control the narrative surrounding the killings.7 The denial of immediate access to the site for rescue teams for several days, followed by limited access and the eventual discovery of the bodies buried in a mass grave, raises grave concerns about potential attempts to conceal the full details of the incident.4 This delay and the manner of burial could be interpreted as an effort to obscure evidence and hinder a thorough and transparent investigation into what appears to be a serious violation of international humanitarian law.

• 2.1.2. War Crimes in Gaza Hospitals (November 2023 — March 2025):

A comprehensive report by Human Rights Watch has documented compelling evidence of war crimes allegedly committed by the Israeli military during the occupation of hospitals in Gaza throughout the ongoing hostilities, spanning from November 2023 to March 2025.8 The report details a pattern of actions that caused deaths and unnecessary suffering to Palestinian patients within these medical facilities, including al-Shifa, Kamal Adwan, and Nasser medical complexes.8 A particularly egregious aspect of these alleged war crimes involves the deliberate denial of essential resources to patients.8 Witnesses reported that Israeli forces denied electricity, water, food, and medicines to those receiving medical care in these hospitals, a deprivation that reportedly contributed to the deaths of at least 84 patients, a figure that excludes individuals directly killed by gunfire or shelling.9 For instance, at al-Shifa hospital in November 2023, the lack of fuel to operate generators resulted in prolonged power cuts, which are believed to have been a contributing factor in the deaths of 40 patients.9

Beyond the denial of resources, the report also highlights instances of mistreatment and forced displacement of both patients and health workers.9 At Nasser hospital, critically ill patients and those with disabilities were reportedly ordered to move between different floors without any assistance.9 These unlawful forced evacuations placed patients in grave danger and effectively rendered desperately needed hospitals nonfunctional.9 Furthermore, the Israeli military is accused of deliberately damaging and destroying medical facilities and essential equipment within the occupied hospitals.8 Satellite imagery from February 2025 revealed extensive damage to the al-Shifa medical complex.8 Following the evacuation of certain hospital buildings, Israeli forces allegedly engaged in the unlawful act of burning or destroying these structures.9 Disturbingly, at Kamal Adwan hospital, there were reports that bulldozers were used to dig up and crush bodies that had been buried on the hospital grounds.9

The violence extended to direct harm against civilians and healthcare workers, with reports of Israeli soldiers shooting and killing civilians and firing upon healthcare personnel within the hospital premises.8 At al-Shifa in March 2024, four healthcare workers were reportedly shot and wounded near the hospital entrance.9 A doctor at Nasser hospital was allegedly shot and killed near the entrance after being coerced into warning the hospital to evacuate.9 Shockingly, doctors at al-Shifa hospital also reported that Israeli forces used them as “human shields” to open doors and check rooms within the facility.9 Moreover, there were allegations of arbitrary detention and interrogation of both patients and staff members within the hospitals.8 At al-Shifa, patients and staff were subjected to interrogation, and at Kamal Adwan, scores of healthcare workers were reportedly arrested.9 Medical workers further stated that Israeli forces denied their requests to bring essential medicine and supplies to patients and actively blocked access to hospitals and ambulances, actions that led to the preventable deaths of wounded and chronically ill patients, including children requiring dialysis.9 A UN report covering the period from October 2023 to June 2024 corroborates these findings, documenting repeated attacks on hospitals and operations within or in the vicinity of these facilities, which has pushed Gaza’s healthcare system to the brink of complete collapse.10 This systematic targeting and incapacitation of medical facilities raise serious concerns about the protection of civilians and the right to healthcare in conflict zones.

• 2.1.3. Attacks on Aid Workers:

The ongoing conflict has resulted in a devastating toll on humanitarian personnel, with at least 408 aid workers reportedly killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.1 This alarming figure includes staff members from UNRWA and the PRCS.1 The United Nations has stated that the number of aid workers killed in Gaza in the past year represents the highest ever recorded in a single crisis.12 This tragic loss of life among those providing essential humanitarian assistance raises profound concerns about the safety and protection afforded to such individuals in the context of the conflict. Despite efforts to coordinate with the Israeli military regarding the locations of aid workers, these personnel continue to be killed in significant numbers.12 This suggests a potential failure in the deconfliction mechanisms intended to protect humanitarian actors or, even more disturbingly, raises questions about the possibility of deliberate targeting. The sheer scale of these casualties underscores the extreme dangers faced by those attempting to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza.

• 2.2. Gender-Based Violence and Reproductive Harm:

A deeply concerning report by the United Nations has concluded that Israel has systematically employed sexual, reproductive, and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians since October 2023.13 The findings of this report reveal a significant surge in sexual and gender-based crimes perpetrated by members of the Israeli Security Forces (ISF) and settlers against Palestinians.14 These acts include the horrific crimes of rape and other forms of sexual violence, often carried out with the explicit intention of retaliation and collective punishment for attacks committed by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.14 The report also highlights the direct targeting of civilian women and girls, actions that the Commission states may constitute the crime against humanity of murder and the war crime of wilful killing.14 Tragically, women and girls have also died due to complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth as a result of the severely restricted access to reproductive healthcare caused by Israeli authorities, a situation that the report equates to the crime against humanity of extermination.14

The widespread destruction in Gaza and the deliberate targeting of healthcare facilities have had a devastating impact on women’s reproductive health.14 The denial of crucial humanitarian assistance and the systematic destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system have led to severe reproductive harms, affecting all aspects of reproduction, including pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum recovery, and lactation.14 Women have also faced immense challenges in managing postpartum bleeding and menstruation in a hygienic manner due to the lack of water and sanitation facilities.14 The Commission has concluded that Israel has partially destroyed the reproductive capacity of Palestinians in Gaza, including through measures intended to prevent births, which is explicitly listed as a genocidal act in both the Rome Statute and the Genocide Convention.14 In addition to the violence against women and girls, the report also documents instances of abuse and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, both male and female, in Israeli detention centers.13 Furthermore, Palestinian men and boys have been subjected to specific persecutory acts, including sexualized torture and ill-treatment, often filmed and disseminated online.14 The report suggests that the practice of forced public stripping and nudity is part of a broader persecutory attack intended to punish, humiliate, and intimidate Palestinian men and boys into subjugation.14 The frequency, prevalence, and severity of these sexual and gender-based crimes across the Occupied Palestinian Territory have led the Commission to conclude that such violence is increasingly employed by Israel as a method of war to destabilize, dominate, oppress, and ultimately destroy the Palestinian people.14 The Commission documented a pattern of sexual violence, including cases of rape, torture, and other inhumane acts that amount to both war crimes and crimes against humanity.14

• 2.3. Mass Displacement and Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure:

Since October 2023, the Israeli authorities have caused the massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, affecting nearly the entire population, with many individuals displaced multiple times.12 This large-scale displacement has been accompanied by the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, with reports indicating that 63% of all buildings in Gaza have been either destroyed or damaged.12 This level of destruction has rendered significant portions of the Gaza Strip uninhabitable and raises serious concerns about potential acts of ethnic cleansing in certain areas.12 The infrastructure targeted includes not only homes but also essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.8 Furthermore, the establishment of “buffer zones” and security “corridors” by Israeli forces has led to the likely permanent displacement of Palestinian residents from these areas.18 The issuance of military “evacuation orders” has often resulted in grave harm to civilians, as these orders have not been accompanied by adequate arrangements to ensure their safety and survival.18 The United Nations has estimated that nearly 400,000 people were newly displaced in Gaza after the ceasefire ended in March 2025, highlighting that no arrangements were made to secure their safety, a responsibility that falls on Israel as the occupying power.19 These repeated displacements and the scale of destruction have created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions, with lasting consequences for the Palestinian population in Gaza.

• 2.4. Civilian Casualties from Air Strikes and Bombardment:

The ongoing conflict has resulted in a tragically high number of Palestinian fatalities, with reports consistently indicating that a significant proportion of those killed are women and children.8 Disturbingly, the United Nations has reported that in numerous Israeli air strikes, the only recorded fatalities were Palestinian women and children.24 For example, between March 18 and April 9, 2025, the UN documented 36 Israeli air strikes on residential buildings and tents for displaced people where the fatalities were exclusively women and children.24 These attacks have often been indiscriminate, resulting in mass civilian casualties and the devastating loss of entire multigenerational families.8 Residential buildings and shelters housing displaced individuals have been directly struck by Israeli forces.20 In one particularly tragic incident on April 7, 2025, an Israeli strike hit near a charity kitchen in Khan Younis as Palestinians gathered to receive food, killing at least seven people, including women and a child, and wounding at least ten others.19 The sheer number of civilian deaths, particularly among vulnerable groups like women and children, raises serious concerns about the conduct of hostilities and the adherence to fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, such as the principles of distinction and proportionality in the targeting of military objectives.

• 2.5. Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid and Collective Punishment:

For extended periods during the recent conflict, there have been reports of a near-complete blockage of humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip.8 Since March 2, 2025, Israel reportedly re-imposed a total siege on Gaza, preventing the entry of all essential humanitarian aid, including medicine, fuel, and food.35 This deliberate deprivation of food, water, and other necessities for survival has been widely documented.11 Additionally, there have been reports of electricity being cut off to critical infrastructure, such as Gaza’s main operational desalination plant 35, further exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation by limiting access to clean water for hundreds of thousands of people.36 International organizations, including the UN, have issued stark warnings about the imminent risk of famine and catastrophic conditions in Gaza as a direct consequence of this prolonged aid blockade.11 The heads of six UN agencies operating in Gaza jointly stated that the blockade has left the population “trapped, bombed and starved again”.34 Such comprehensive and prolonged restrictions on the entry of life-saving supplies raise serious concerns that these actions may constitute collective punishment against the civilian population of Gaza, a practice that is prohibited under international law.

3. Documented Atrocities by the Nazi Army During World War II

• 3.1. Mass Killings by Einsatzgruppen (Mobile Killing Squads):

During World War II, the Nazi regime deployed Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary death squads known as Einsatzgruppen, which were responsible for the systematic murder of millions of civilians in German-occupied Europe.39 These mobile killing squads primarily used shooting as their method of execution and targeted Jews, Roma (Gypsies), Soviet political commissars, and members of the intelligentsia and cultural elite in occupied territories.39 One of the most infamous massacres carried out by the Einsatzgruppen occurred at Babi Yar, near Kiev in the Soviet Union, where approximately 34,000 Jewish men, women, and children were murdered in just two days, on September 29–30, 1941.43 Similarly, in Ejszyszki, now in Lithuania, a mobile killing squad entered the town on September 21, 1941, and over the following two days, systematically shot to death around 4,000 Jewish inhabitants.43 The scale of these killings was immense, with SS Colonel Karl Jaeger reporting that his unit alone killed 137,346 Jewish men, women, and children in Lithuania between July 2 and December 1, 1941.43 The German Wehrmacht was also complicit in these atrocities, providing crucial logistical support to the Einsatzgruppen and, in some instances, directly participating in the mass killings.39 The true nature of these horrific acts was often concealed through the use of euphemisms, with the killings referred to as “special tasks” or “executive measures”.39 The Einsatzgruppen’s operations were a key component of the Nazi regime’s “Final Solution” and represented a systematic and industrialized approach to mass murder, targeting specific ethnic and political groups based on a dehumanizing ideology.

• 3.2. Atrocities in Nazi Concentration Camps:

The Nazi regime established an extensive network of concentration camps across Europe, which became sites of unimaginable atrocities.47 Millions of individuals, primarily Jews, but also Poles, Roma, homosexuals, people with disabilities, and others deemed “undesirable,” were systematically murdered through various methods, including gassing, starvation, and brutal forced labor.47 Inmates were subjected to horrific medical experiments that caused immense suffering and often resulted in death.52 These experiments included subjecting prisoners to extreme conditions such as high altitudes and freezing temperatures to study the effects on the human body.52 Malaria experiments and tests on the potability of seawater were also conducted, inflicting severe pain and suffering on the victims.52 Beyond the direct killings and experiments, prisoners endured brutal treatment and constant degradation, including torture and sexual violence.53 They were forced to perform arduous labor in inhumane conditions, often leading to death through exhaustion and starvation.47 The concentration camp system was a central element of the Nazi policy of systematic dehumanization and extermination of targeted groups, employing a combination of brutal treatment, forced exploitation, and direct methods of killing to achieve its genocidal aims.

• 3.3. Massacres of Prisoners of War and Civilians:

The Nazi army engaged in numerous massacres of both prisoners of war and civilians during World War II.42 A particularly horrific example is the systematic murder of approximately three million Soviet prisoners of war, who died in German custody due to intentional mistreatment and deliberate starvation.42 In the Malmedy Massacre on December 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, Waffen SS soldiers summarily executed 84 unarmed American prisoners of war.56 Similarly, the Chasselay Massacre on June 20, 1940, saw German Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS troops murder approximately 50 Black African colonial troops (Tirailleurs Sénégalais) after they had surrendered during the invasion of France.57 The Nazi army also implemented a policy of reprisal killings against civilians in response to partisan activity. For instance, in Serbia, the Kragujevac massacre in October 1941 resulted in the killing of more than 2,700 Serbian civilians, and around the same time, the Kraljevo massacre claimed another 2,000 civilian lives.41 These massacres demonstrate a clear pattern of extrajudicial killings and a profound disregard for the laws of war and the protection of non-combatants.

• 3.4. Systematic Use of Sexual Violence:

Sexual violence was employed systematically by the Nazi army during World War II as a weapon of terror and subjugation, particularly on the Eastern Front.42 The widespread rape of Soviet women by German soldiers was a pervasive phenomenon.42 In some occupied localities, virtually all women were subjected to rape by German soldiers, and there were instances where entire military units participated in extreme acts of sexual violence.42 Captured partisan women, and other women as well, were often branded with derogatory terms like “Whore for Hitler’s troops” before being raped.42 The Nazi regime also established brothels for officers in occupied territories, where women and girls were forced into prostitution.42 Even despite the existence of Nazi laws against “race defilement” (Rassenschande), which prohibited sexual relations between Aryans and non-Aryans, sexual violence, including rape, was committed against Jewish individuals.54 This systematic use of sexual violence highlights its role as a deliberate tactic to terrorize, humiliate, and assert dominance over populations deemed inferior by the Nazi ideology.

• 3.5. Deliberate Starvation Policies:

The Nazi regime implemented deliberate starvation policies that led to mass deaths, particularly among Soviet prisoners of war.42 Of the 5.7 million Soviet POWs captured by the Germans, approximately 3.3 million died in German custody, a staggering 57% casualty rate, largely due to intentional deprivation of food and other necessities.42 Starvation was also a common cause of death in Nazi concentration camps, where inmates were deliberately deprived of adequate food rations.47 Furthermore, the Nazi leadership envisioned a long-term plan to reduce the Slavic population in occupied Eastern Europe through a combination of execution, starvation, and disease.41 These deliberate policies of starvation underscore the Nazi regime’s callous disregard for human life and its willingness to use hunger as a weapon to achieve its ideological and strategic objectives.

4. Comparative Analysis of Specific Atrocities

• 4.1. Targeting of Medical Personnel:

The recent killing of paramedics and rescue workers in Gaza in March 2025 1 presents a disturbing parallel with the broader pattern of disregard for protected status during World War II, although the provided snippets on Nazi atrocities do not explicitly detail targeted killings of medical personnel on the same scale. However, historical accounts of the Nazi regime’s treatment of medical professionals and facilities in occupied territories reveal a similar potential for viewing assistance to populations deemed enemies as hostile acts. For instance, while not a direct targeting of medics in the field, the horrific medical experiments conducted on concentration camp inmates by Nazi doctors demonstrate a profound violation of medical ethics and a dehumanization of the victims, including those with medical expertise among them. The Israeli military’s alleged justification of “suspicious activity” for the killing of paramedics in Gaza could be compared to the potential for Nazi forces to view any medical aid provided to resistance fighters or populations they considered inferior as aiding the enemy. In both contexts, the fundamental principle of protecting medical personnel in armed conflict appears to have been severely compromised. Further historical research beyond the provided snippets might reveal more direct parallels in the targeting of medical workers by the Nazi army.

• 4.2. Treatment of Civilians in Hospitals:

The alleged war crimes committed in Gaza hospitals, including the denial of essential resources, mistreatment of patients, and destruction of medical facilities, bear a disturbing resemblance to certain Nazi policies during World War II. While the scale and immediate methods may differ, the underlying principle of deliberately inflicting suffering on vulnerable individuals within medical settings is present in both contexts. The denial of electricity, water, food, and medicine to patients in Gaza hospitals 8 echoes the Nazi policy of deliberate neglect and starvation in concentration camps.47 Furthermore, the “Aktion 14f13” euthanasia program implemented by the Nazis targeted individuals deemed “perennially too weak for labor, chronically ill, or disabled” in concentration camps, who were then systematically killed.53 This program, while distinct from the alleged actions in Gaza hospitals, shares the characteristic of the state deciding who is worthy of life and medical care. The systematic nature of attacks on multiple hospitals in Gaza 8, involving denial of care and destruction of facilities, suggests a deliberate targeting of the healthcare system, which could be compared to the Nazi regime’s systematic persecution and elimination of specific groups, often involving the dismantling of their support structures.

• 4.3. Gender-Based Violence:

The documented systematic use of sexual violence against Palestinians by the Israeli army, as highlighted in the UN report 13, finds a stark parallel in the widespread and brutal sexual violence employed by the Nazi army during World War II.42 In both cases, sexual violence appears to be used not as isolated incidents but as a deliberate tactic to inflict widespread trauma, degrade the targeted group, and assert dominance. The UN report details the use of rape and other forms of sexual violence as retaliation and collective punishment against Palestinians 14, which aligns with historical accounts of the Nazi army using rape as a weapon of terror against populations they deemed inferior, particularly on the Eastern Front.42 The dehumanizing ideologies prevalent in both contexts play a significant role in enabling such atrocities. The Nazi regime’s racial ideology fueled the sexual violence against Jews, Slavs, and other groups 42, while the UN report suggests that the sexual violence against Palestinians is intended to perpetuate their subordination and facilitate their removal from their land.14 The systematic nature of these acts in both historical periods indicates that sexual violence was not merely incidental to the conflict but was employed as a deliberate tool of oppression and control.

• 4.4. Mass Displacement and Creation of Uninhabitable Zones:

The large-scale displacement of Palestinians and the destruction of their homes and infrastructure in Gaza 12 echo the Nazi policy of forced displacement and the creation of “Lebensraum” (living space) for Germans in Eastern Europe during World War II.42 The Nazi regime forcibly removed and displaced millions of people from their homes and destroyed entire villages as part of its expansionist and racial policies.42 Similarly, the repeated evacuation orders and the extensive damage to residential areas in Gaza have led to the displacement of the vast majority of the Palestinian population, with concerns raised about the long-term implications for their ability to return.12 The Israeli establishment of “buffer zones” and security “corridors” resulting in likely permanent displacement 18 can be compared to the Nazi creation of depopulated zones to facilitate German settlement. While the stated justifications for these actions differ, the outcome of rendering areas uninhabitable and forcibly displacing the existing population presents a significant parallel in terms of the impact on the targeted population and the alteration of the demographic landscape.

• 4.5. Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid Leading to Starvation:

The deliberate obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to a high risk of famine 8, bears a chilling resemblance to the Nazi policies of intentionally starving prisoners of war and populations in occupied territories as a means of control and extermination.41 The Nazi regime’s deliberate starvation of approximately three million Soviet prisoners of war 42 is a stark example of using the denial of essential resources as a weapon. Similarly, the deprivation of food and other necessities in Nazi concentration camps was a systematic practice that contributed to the deaths of millions.47 The current situation in Gaza, with prolonged and comprehensive restrictions on food, water, medicine, and fuel, as reported by numerous international organizations 8, echoes this horrific tactic of using deprivation as a tool of pressure and potential extermination against a targeted population. In both historical contexts, the intentional withholding of life-sustaining resources has had devastating consequences for the targeted groups.

5. Conclusion

Based on the factual details and analysis presented in this report, several specific instances of recent Israeli army actions against Palestinians bear a close resemblance to atrocities committed by the Nazi army during World War II. The killing of paramedics in Gaza, particularly the discrepancy between the military’s account and video evidence, along with the denial of access and discovery of a mass grave, evokes the Nazi regime’s disregard for protected status and potential attempts to conceal atrocities. The alleged war crimes in Gaza hospitals, including the denial of essential resources and mistreatment of patients, find a disturbing parallel in the Nazi policies of deliberate neglect and the “euthanasia” program targeting the vulnerable. The systematic use of sexual violence against Palestinians, as documented by the UN, mirrors the widespread and brutal sexual violence employed by the Nazi army as a weapon of terror and subjugation. The mass displacement of Palestinians and the creation of uninhabitable zones echo the Nazi policy of creating “Lebensraum” through forced removals and destruction. Finally, the severe restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to the risk of famine, bear a chilling resemblance to the Nazi policies of deliberately starving prisoners of war and populations in occupied territories.

This analysis, derived from credible sources, highlights disturbing parallels in the nature of the violence, the victims targeted, and the broader context of these atrocities. While acknowledging differences in scale, specific ideologies, and overall historical context, the identified similarities underscore deeply concerning patterns of dehumanization and the infliction of immense suffering on targeted populations in both instances. The evidence presented warrants further scrutiny and emphasizes the critical importance of accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in all circumstances.

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