Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/28/23: Israeli Historian Raz Segal On Genocide And Gaza
Dec 28, 2023
An engaging discussion reveals the historical complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and examines the critical definitions of genocide. Experts dive into contemporary violence and its implications for scholars, contrasting traditional understandings with urgent modern realities. The severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza is highlighted, with insights into narratives of accountability and victimhood. Additionally, uncomfortable perspectives on military responses challenge societal acceptance of extreme views, ultimately calling for international attention to human rights abuses.
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Crisis in Genocide Studies
- Raz Segal, a genocide studies professor, points out a crisis in the field due to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- He highlights the divide among scholars, with some advocating for rethinking traditional assumptions.
Misconceptions of Genocide
- Genocide is wrongly perceived as immediate total extermination, like a misconception of the Holocaust.
- It's a process, exemplified by Nazi Germany's two-and-a-half years of escalating violence before the "Final Solution."
Defining Genocide
- The UN Genocide Convention defines genocide by intent, requiring intervention upon risk recognition.
- Incitement, seen in Israeli media and politics, is a distinct crime related to genocide.