Wars have always caused serious and irreparable damage to the cultural heritage of nations and have led to the destruction of historical, artistic and natural monuments; monuments that form an important part of the identity and collective memory of humanity. In many conflicts, valuable buildings, ancient objects that each carried a part of the history of humanity, have been destroyed forever.



This article examines the process of destroying the cultural heritage of Palestine, especially in Gaza, and shows that this destruction is not only a consequence of the war, but also a planned and targeted action by the Zionist regime. This policy is carried out with the aim of erasing the historical identity of the Palestinians, creating a cultural break and implementing a kind of cultural cleansing. The destruction of historical mosques and churches, ancient sites, libraries and museums is part of this approach.



In addition to these ideological goals, the looting of ancient monuments and their transfer to global markets also shows that economic motives play an important role alongside identity politics. The continuation of this trend poses a serious threat to the common heritage of humanity and requires an effective and responsible response from the international community.