The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), widely regarded as the leading professional body in genocide studies, recently passed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide
Here are the key points from their findings:
What the Resolution Says
Legal Definition Met: The resolution cites Article II of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, asserting that Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza qualify as genocide.
Specific Accusations:
Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and infrastructure
Starvation and deprivation of humanitarian aid
Forced displacement and destruction of housing
Sexual and reproductive violence
Statements by Israeli officials indicating intent to destroy
Support and Impact
Overwhelming Support: 86% of IAGS members who voted backed the resolution.
Global Repercussions: This declaration adds to mounting international scrutiny. Israel is already facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice and arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes.
Israel’s Response
Israel has vehemently denied the accusations, calling the resolution “an embarrassment to the legal profession” and accusing the scholars of laundering Hamas propaganda.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry framed the resolution as a reversal of historical victimhood, stating that it accuses “the very victim of genocide”.
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