This paper presents some philosophical and political reflections on the most recent events regarding the conflicts in the Middle East, more specifically concerning Palestine, in the form of an essay, due to the scope and complexity of the topic. It starts with a definition of genocide to develop some general notes on the history of Palestine, and to conclude with a confrontation between the notion of barbarism as irrationality and authoritarianism, and the chrysalises’ time as the germination of resistance and freedom.