The world's established order was shattered by events in Gaza! Global politics relegated

Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, spoke to Haber 7 about the psychological and sociological impacts of the ongoing oppression in Palestine for months.

While atrocities have been ongoing in Palestine for months, humanity is also facing a great test. Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, answered how the people of the region are psychologically and sociologically affected during this period where many war crimes are committed and human rights are ignored.

Making important statements about the psychological and sociological situation in Palestine, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan pointed out that this genocide has raised questions worldwide, stating, “The reaction of the Palestinian people to such a live genocide has shattered the world's established order. It has shattered the established order of both the Islamic world, the entire global system, and politics. It also surprised societies. It also had an effect that activated global conscience. The approximately 2 million victimized and oppressed Gazans there raised many questions in the minds of 8 billion people.”

Double Standards in Global Politics

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that the atrocities in Gaza have overturned Islamophobia, saying, “The impact on world public opinion is twofold; one is the reaction of global politics, and the other is the impact on society. The reaction of global politics has been a complete double standard. We can say that global politics, which leaves no stone unturned regarding human rights, has been relegated in such a situation. It seriously disappointed humanity.”

Tarhan stated that 3-5 percent civilian deaths are observed in every war, but in Gaza, this rate is around 80-90 percent. In response to the silence regarding the atrocities, he quoted Dante: “The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis.” Emphasizing the important role of families in these events, Tarhan explained, “It is an opportunity for every family to tell their children how bad cruelty, a live genocide, lack of empathy, and such ruthless behavior towards victims and oppressed people are, and the banality of evil.”

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan drew attention to the normalization of evil with his words, “While researching how Hitler persuaded the German people, the concept of the banality of evil is being developed. People normalize evil after a while and start doing it.” Tarhan recounted the story of an American citizen who protested by lighting a single candle every day in front of the White House throughout the Vietnam War. According to the story, when journalists asked him why he lit the candle, they received the answer, “Lest evil change me.” Referring to this event, Tarhan said, “At least a candle can be lit, a reaction can be given.”

The War Between Those Who Are Human and Those Who Are Not

Pointing out that university youth worldwide are a good example, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that this is not a war of crescent and cross, saying, “It is a war between those who are human and those who are not, therefore, one should not fall for the game of those who want to misinterpret and politicize this war. This is a war against humanity.”

Addressing the issue of learned helplessness, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan conveyed that individuals with a questioning mind and different perspectives do not fall into despair and thus can find a way out. Drawing attention to active patience with the words “If something is difficult, it can be done; if it's impossible, it takes time,” Tarhan noted that sociological changes will occur.

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