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425. Israel, Gaza, and the Definition of Genocide

The Rest Is Politics

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Genocide Rhetoric in Israeli Politics

This chapter examines the extreme rhetoric and violent proposals of the current Israeli government toward Palestinians, considering their implications as possibly genocidal. It discusses the legal definitions of genocide in the context of Gaza's humanitarian crisis, referencing international law and historical precedents. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the sensitivity of using the term 'genocide' in light of historical atrocities and the challenges it poses to open discourse on these issues.

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