

"They Want to CLEANSE Gaza!" Israeli Genocide Scholar Omer Bartov On IDF 'Crimes'
Jul 24, 2025
Omer Bartov, an Israeli historian and genocide expert, shares his insights on the contentious term 'genocide' in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emily Schrader and Omar Baddar add their perspectives, discussing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complexities of military actions. They explore the nuanced differences between genocide and ethnic cleansing, emphasizing accountability and ethics amidst escalating violence. The conversation highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid and the challenges of accurate media reporting in conflict zones.
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Gaza Campaign Shows Genocidal Traits
- Israel's campaign aims to make Gaza uninhabitable, pushing Palestinians into a confined area by destroying infrastructure.
- This strategy aligns with ethnic cleansing but escalates to genocide as Palestinians cannot escape and are systematically targeted.
Genocide: Destroying the Group
- Genocide involves intent to destroy a group wholly or partially, not just killing individuals.
- This destruction can occur through death or making life impossible, preventing the group from reconstituting itself.
Ethnic Cleansing vs. Genocide
- Ethnic cleansing seeks to remove a group from land; genocide aims to destroy the group entirely.
- When displaced populations cannot leave, ethnic cleansing often escalates into genocide by forceful means.