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Omer Bartov on the Genocide Debate - Hamas Must Be Destroyed (But Not This Way).

Jul 25, 2025
Omer Bartov, a Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, opens up a vital discussion on accusations of genocide in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He navigates the moral complexities of military actions, contrasting historical atrocities like the Holocaust with current events. The conversation delves into the implications of labeling actions as genocide, the political narratives surrounding the conflict, and the pressing need for a compassionate post-conflict approach to Gaza. It's a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges perceptions and calls for reflective understanding.
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INSIGHT

Hamas's Charter and Israeli Policy

  • Hamas's 1988 charter is deeply anti-Semitic, calling explicitly for the destruction of Israel.
  • Israel historically benefited from Hamas's presence as a means to manage the Palestinian conflict.
ANECDOTE

Father’s Weeping at Sadat Peace Offer

  • Noam Dworman recounts his father's emotional reaction seeing Sadat on TV.
  • His father wept believing Sadat’s peace offer was sincere and worth accepting for regional stability.
INSIGHT

Israeli Strategy to Defeat Hamas

  • Israel seeks to destroy Hamas militarily and provide an alternative ruler for Gaza.
  • Netanyahu's cabinet resists Palestinian self-rule, making Gaza's population displacement the chosen tactic.
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