Chimène Keitner on South Africa, Israel, and the Genocide Convention
The Lawfare Podcast
Analyzing Genocidal Intent in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
This chapter examines the plausibility of genocidal intent during the Israel-Hamas conflict, discussing controversial statements by Hamas and the Defense Minister, as well as the disconnect between legal frameworks for determining genocidal intent. It also explores the conduct of the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza and questions the adequacy of laws of war in protecting civilians. The motivations behind South Africa's case against Israel and different approaches to alleviate human suffering are also discussed.
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