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Quillette Podcast
Is Israel Really Committing Genocide in Gaza?
Feb 21, 2024
University of Florida historian Norman Goda discusses South Africa's genocide accusations against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He critiques the lack of evidence connecting inflammatory statements to actual policy. The podcast explores the complexities of proving genocide and analyzes biased reporting by the UN special rapporteur for Israel. It also delves into the International Court of Justice's interim ruling on the allegations and controversies surrounding a recent court decision on a ceasefire in Gaza.
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- The Genocide Convention emerged after World War II, leading to the establishment of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court to address genocidal acts.
- The South African submission alleging genocide by Israel lacks substance, credibility, and factual support, raising concerns about the politicization and credibility of the International Court of Justice.
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The Origins of the Term Genocide
The term genocide was coined by Rafael Lemkin, who had experienced the loss of his family in the Holocaust. He hoped that it would be one of the charges against the major war criminals at Nuremberg, although it was not. The Genocide Convention emerged after World War II, leading to the establishment of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court to address genocidal acts.
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