The term 'apartheid' has been used by pro-Palestinian activists to describe Israel's treatment of Palestinians, a comparison that has sparked debate among human rights experts. The concept of apartheid originated with South Africa's National Party in 1948, establishing a racial hierarchy to maintain white dominance. This system enforced strict racial segregation and discrimination, raising questions about its applicability to the Israeli-Palestinian context.

The term 'apartheid' has been increasingly used by pro-Palestinian activists to describe Israel's treatment of Palestinians, a debate that has been ongoing among human rights experts. The origin of 'apartheid' dates back to South Africa's racial hierarchy established in 1948. The United Nations broadened the definition to include inhuman acts for establishing domination by one racial group over another. Human Rights Watch concluded that in Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies amount to apartheid and persecution. In Israel proper, Palestinians face discrimination but have legal rights, unlike the codified system of apartheid. The West Bank situation differs, with Jewish settlers living under civilian law while Palestinians are subject to military law. Israel's blockade of Gaza is argued by some to be a form of apartheid. The debate over whether Israel is an apartheid state is intertwined with the conflict's history and the prospects for peace or a Palestinian state.

The term 'apartheid' has been increasingly used by pro-Palestinian activists to describe Israel's treatment of Palestinians, a debate among human rights experts. The United Nations broadened the definition of apartheid in 1973 to include systematic oppression by one racial group over another. Human Rights Watch concluded that in Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies amount to apartheid and persecution. In Israel proper, Palestinians face discrimination but have legal rights, unlike the codified system of apartheid. The West Bank situation differs, with Jewish settlers living under civilian law while Palestinians are subject to military law. Israel's blockade of Gaza is argued by some to be a form of apartheid. The debate over whether Israel is an apartheid state is intertwined with the ongoing conflict and the prospects for peace or a Palestinian state.

President Joe Biden's initial support for Israel in its war against Hamas has been met with international backlash and a call for a cease-fire by the United Nations General Assembly. Despite this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on continuing the military campaign. The conflict has resulted in significant Palestinian civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Biden's administration has faced challenges in influencing Israel's military strategy, which aims to eradicate Hamas and free hostages. The U.S. and Israel are increasingly isolated internationally, with major allies withdrawing their support. Netanyahu's government has also been criticized domestically for its handling of the war and the ongoing hostage situation.