El Aksa Tufanı Operasyonu

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2, 61 - 81, 31.12.2025

Mustafa Karadağli , Mehmet Bozkoyun

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18095441

Öz

This study aims to examine the Al Aqsa Flood Operation, carried out by Hamas and its allied groups on 7 October 2023, together with the subsequent developments by situating them within the geopolitical context of the Middle East. Designed as a qualitative research, the study employs document analysis as the data collection method and content analysis as the technique for interpreting the collected materials. The analytical framework is grounded in asymmetric conflict theory and the principles of international humanitarian law. Throughout the research process, reports issued by international organizations (such as the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and human rights institutions), academic literature, credible media sources, and official statements from the relevant parties were systematically reviewed. The findings indicate that the operation was not merely a military initiative but constituted a critical turning point that shaped regional power balances, international relations, and ongoing humanitarian crises. The “Iron Swords Operation” launched by Israel against Gaza resulted in significant civilian casualties, extensive destruction of infrastructure, and large scale displacement, all of which generated substantial debate within the framework of international law. The study concludes that the current dynamics of the conflict necessitate a sustainable peace approach based on a two state solution, inclusive negotiations, and the impartial application of international legal norms.

Anahtar Kelimeler

palastine-ısrael Confilict, , Al-Aqsa Flood. , Hamas , Asymmetric Wafare , International Humanitarian Law

Filistin-İsrail Çatışmasında Yeni Bir Sayfa: El Aksa Tufanı Operasyonu

Öz

Bu çalışma, 7 Ekim 2023 tarihinde Hamas ve müttefikleri tarafından gerçekleştirilen El Aksa Tufanı Operasyonu’nu ve sonrasındaki gelişmeleri, Orta Doğu'nun jeopolitik durumu çerçevesinde çok boyutlu bir biçimde incelemeyi hedeflemektedir. Çalışma nitel araştırma yaklaşımı ile desenlenmiş, veri toplama yöntemi olarak doküman incelemesi, elde edilen verilerin çözümlenmesinde ise içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Analizin temeli, asimetrik çatışma teorisi ile uluslararası insancıl hukuk ilkeleri üzerine kurulmuştur. Araştırma sürecinde, uluslararası kuruluşların raporları (BM, Uluslararası Adalet Divanı, İnsan Hakları Örgütleri), akademik eserler, tarafsız medya kaynakları ve ilgili tarafların resmi beyanları düzenli bir şekilde değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, operasyonun yalnızca bir askeri hareket değil, aynı zamanda bölgedeki güç dengesini, uluslararası ilişkileri ve insani kriz durumlarını etkileyen önemli bir aşama olduğunu göstermektedir. İsrail'in Gazze'ye karşı başlattığı "Demir Kılıçlar Operasyonu" sonucunda oluşan önemli sivil kayıplar, altyapının tahribatı ve büyük çapta yerinden edilme, uluslararası hukuk açısından ciddi tartışmalara neden olmuştur. Çalışma, mevcut çatışma dinamiklerinin sürdürülebilir bir barış sağlanması için iki devletli çözüm temelinde, kapsayıcı müzakereler ve uluslararası hukukun tarafsız uygulanması ile ele alınması gerektiği sonucuna ulaşmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Filistin -Israil Çatışma , El Aksa Tufanı , Hamas , Asimetrik Savaş, , Uluslararası İnsancıl Hukuk

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