Exploring Adolescents Political Mobilization during the 2023-2024 Gaza Genocide

Abstract

This study is addressing an evolving issue; the political mobilization of Adolescents during the 2023-2024 Genocide of Gaza and compares this phenomenon before and after October 7, 2023. The study targeted Adolescents aged between 14-17 years old in both Egypt and Lebanon. It also endeavors to uncover the major factors and motivations driving this mobilization. The study’s key findings are derived from thematic analyses highlighting the familial, educational and social media role in shaping their political mobilization as well as their exposure to scenes of genocide. It also aims to uncover the major factors and motivations driving this mobilization; How do adolescents perceive the effectiveness of their political actions in raising awareness and expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza? Role of social media; How do children in Lebanon and Egypt affected by social media and utilize it to express their political awareness and disseminate their messages during the Genocidal War of Gaza comparing with the period before October 7, 2023? Motivations and Influences; What motivations drive adolescents’ mobilization during the Genocide war of Gaza, and how do familial, societal, psychological and cultural influences shape their perspectives and actions, and how do these differ between Lebanon and Egypt? The study’s key findings derived from thematic analyses highlighting the psychological, familial, educational and social media role in shaping the adolescents’ political mobilization as well as their exposure to scenes of genocide