I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.

Omer Bartov, a historian and scholar of the Holocaust, discusses his controversial views on Israel's actions in Gaza. He sheds light on the historical context of genocide, examining Raphael Lemkin's definition and the implications of labeling Israel's conduct as such. The conversation touches on the moral complexities of military occupation and the chilling effects of dehumanization. Bartov also reflects on how these issues impact younger generations of Jews, shaping their perceptions of identity and accountability.