Posted on 10/17/2025 2:27:16 PM PDT by Words Matter
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The "genocide" LIE [October 16, 2025]
The Genocide Lie: Why the Accusation Against Israel Collapses Under Scrutiny.
In the months since "Palestine" regime Hamas’s October 7 attacks, there has been a full-force campaign to frame Israel’s counteroffensive in Gaza as a supposed "genocide." The charge is not only false—it is an outrageous distortion of both international law and moral truth. The accusation dishonors the real victims of genocide, manipulates suffering for political purposes, and, worst of all, shields the genocidal intentions of Hamas behind a false moral equivalence.
Simple introduction:
The war launched in retaliation to Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack that massacred over 1,200 Israelis --including via suffocating families in shelters, behadings, burning families alive, mass rapes, etc.-- and kidnapped 251 hostages (with 50 still captive, only 20+ presumed alive)—do not meet the UN's 1948 genocide definition, as there was no preplanned intent to destroy Palestinians as a group.
While acknowledging tens of thousands of Gazan deaths and injuries, it should be attributed the conflict's continuation to Hamas's refusal to release hostages, use of human shields, and obstruction of aid, rather than Israeli so-called "genocidal" aims.
Hamas embodies genocidal intent, its 1988 Covenant and 2017 charter, which outline four core themes: the total destruction of Israel for a Sharia-based state; unceasing jihad; rejection of negotiations; and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Its covenant's invocation of obliterating Israel is per Islamic precedent. In fact: 'Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and Iran are the true aggressors practicing genocide'. Even the supposed "moderate" Palestinian Authority has been accused as such.
And as Historians Goda & Herf reminded, if 'Genocide,' it's rather by Hamas that fits the definition.
Prominent leader of Aboriginal Australians: "No genocide nor apartheid in Israel. Gaza has ruled itself since the withdrawal of Israel in 2005. Hamas has fired thousands of missiles against Israel. The 7th Oct. Hamas broke the truce by invading Israel, killing, gang raping, torturing, mutilating, kidnapping civilians."
Activist: the accusation "distract from real issues; Hamas, not Israel, causes Palestinian suffering through violence and oppressive governance, while Israel aims to protect civilians."
'Leading genocide scholar Israel Charny on Gaza:
1. FACT: Israel has never initiated bombings or missile attacks on Gaza except in response to bombings and missile attacks on Israel by Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian terrorists.
2. FACT: The present war was initiated by a genocidal attack on October 7, 2023 that killed every Israeli in sight including babies, women, the elderly and infirm along with many unarmed non-combatant party-going teenagers and young people. That attack included mass rape and frightful torture and mutilation, as well as kidnapping of hundreds of Israeli hostages. Yet Israeli popular culture did NOT call for extermination of the Palestinians.
3. FACT: The official charter of Hamas seeks to exterminate Jews and destroy the nation of Israel. This is declared intent to commit genocide.
4. FACT: Hamas has placed weapon systems in the homes of civilians and in civilian institutions such as schools and hospitals in total disregard of the consequences for its people.
5. FACT: Zionism was and is a response to stop the endless suffering of Jews from genocide. Zionism has never called for the eradication of Palestinians.
Or in the words of former US ambassador: You don’t need to be a “scholar” to define genocide. All you need is a dictionary, which defines genocide as the deliberate killing of a large number of members of an ethnic group with the intention of eliminating that group. That’s the definition, and Israel’s conduct plainly does not meet it.
First, Israel is responding to an unprovoked, barbaric attack within its borders on Oct. 7, 2023, and fighting terrorists who embed themselves within civilian assets. The terrorists’ whole strategy is to falsely advertise civilian deaths and openly claim a desire to repeat their attack as often as they can.
Second, Israel has shown no intention of eliminating the Palestinians in Gaza, as evidenced by the exceedingly small percentage of civilians relative to militants who have been killed, the smallest percentage in any urban war.
Third, Israel clearly has the military power to destroy the Gaza Strip and all who live in it. If it wanted to, Israel could have done that at almost any time in its history, but it never would because genocide decidedly is against the Israeli ethos and values.
Fourth, Palestinian communities under Israeli control have grown nearly 10-fold since Israel took over.
Fifth, some 20% of Israeli citizens are Palestinian Arabs and, under Israeli rule, they have ascended to the highest echelons of business, law, medicine and academia.
Historian Gil Troy:
False charges of genocide.
While wary of some Zionists’ tendency to call too many attacks on Israel “antisemitic,” I find this genocide libel bigoted, not just false. This custom-made-for-Israel definition of “genocide” – nation-destruction – eliminates the requirement of an “intent to destroy.”
No genocidal army ever imported 14,125 tons of aid in one week alone or deployed soldiers, including friends of mine, risking their lives, to protect humanitarian aid convoys. And no genocidal army ever had lawyers assessing military targets or officers aborting missions to minimize civilian damage.
Second, this manufactured charge was hatched long before October 7, repeated before Israel counterattacked, and spread by bots along with a systematic network funded by Iran, Qatar, and Turkey.
Third, this is inversion-perversion. Accusing the Jewish state – engaged in a difficult war that Hamas started, with hostages still being starved – of the horrific crime Jews endured in the 1940s reeks of the diabolical hatred Jews endured for millennia.
Finally, this newly diluted definition of genocide applies to any military conflict that kills civilians. By these standards, anyone marking Lincoln’s Birthday celebrates the “genocide” of 50,000 civilians during the Civil War. Anyone honoring World War II veterans salutes “genociders,” given the two to four million German and Japanese civilians killed. And any Israel critic over thirty who remained silent as America killed over 940,000 civilians during the justified post-9/11 wars was “complicit” in their own country’s “genocide.”
International Rejection of the Genocide Claim.
This conclusion is supported by a strong consensus of international leaders, experts, and analysts. Based on facts: the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Hungary, The EU, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay and others have all explicitly rejected the genocide label. Under Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plainly stated before Congress: "We don’t have evidence of that to my knowledge." So has been concluded under Trump. Similarly, top international law expert told Euro News that there is "no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza."
(The stance of Muslim-majority countries in the OIC Bloc—who wield significant influence in the UN—and pro-socialist states is, unfortunately, predictable. Their decisions, particularly in this case, are driven more by entrenched political ideologies than by objective reasoning).
The Legal Definition of Genocide: Why Israel Does Not Meet the Threshold.
Even within the world of international law, where words carry legal weight, no credible consensus exists that Israel's actions meet the legal threshold of genocide.
Over 50 experts in genocide studies, military ethics, and international law—many of them with no political allegiance to Israel—have rejected the claim as unfounded.
As international law scholar Nitsana Darshan-Leitner put it bluntly: "It does not meet the legal definition of genocide."
The legal definition of genocide—enshrined in the 1948 Genocide Convention—requires a clear, proven intent to destroy a group "in whole or in part." No such intent exists here. As the American Jewish Committee notes, Israel’s objective is not the destruction of Palestinians, but the dismantling of a terror infrastructure embedded within a civilian population.
The Morality of the Conflict: Fighting Hamas, Not Palestinians.
That distinction matters. Israel is not fighting Arab-Palestinians—it is fighting Hamas, an organization that carried out a premeditated massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7 and has openly declared its intent to exterminate Jews. To equate Israel’s military response to genocide is not just legally baseless—it’s morally perverse.
Hamas' own data contradicts genocide allegations against Israel
Reported in Aug/2025: "Research reveals decreasing civilian casualties over time as IDF operations became more targeted toward fighting-age men rather than women, children and elderly."
Former US Ambassador on the casualties
Former US Ambassador Jack Lew revealed in an interview with the New Yorker that the number of deaths in Gaza is significantly lower than reported, and that many of the children killed are the children of Hamas fighters and not innocent civilians.
With Every Photo of a ‘Starving’ Gazan Proving Fake, How Can You Believe the Famine Claims?
The media has once again fallen for the viral images showing the suffering of Gazans—images that tell a heartbreaking, yet often distorted, story. With every one of these photos that is exposed as either staged, misrepresented, or lacking crucial context, it becomes increasingly difficult to accept the famine claims coming out of Gaza at face value. An investigation uncovered that the 12 faces circulating in widely-shared photos as “starving victims of Gaza” are in fact suffering from long-term, pre-existing health conditions, such as cystic fibrosis and rickets, not malnutrition due to a lack of food. The images that were widely circulated, painted a misleading picture of an entire population, one that preyed on the emotions of an uninformed global audience.
There is no doubt that the images and narratives presented by outlets such as Al Jazeera, which has long been accused of acting as a mouthpiece for Hamas - not to mention the active terrotists serving as its "journalists,", or by the pro-Hamas propaganda from Erdogan's state-controlled Anadolu Agency, have played a significant role in shaping public opinion. These outlets, which often pass off active terrorists as "journalists" or give a platform to pro-Hamas voices, have consistently prioritized emotional manipulation over factual reporting. This isn’t the first time misleading images have been weaponized in the battle for global sympathy. In this instance, an online frenzy was sparked with little to no scrutiny, allowing these photos to spread unchecked and serve a political agenda. The context behind these images, however, reveals a different story, one that calls for a deeper look at the complexities of the Gaza situation. Yes, Gaza is suffering, but it’s crucial to look beyond the narrative of "starving victims" and recognize the ongoing complexities—rooted in the political, social, and military realities—driving the region's crises.
Rather than taking at face value everything we are shown through viral images, it’s time for the international community to pause, question, and demand more transparency when it comes to reporting on the humanitarian situation. It’s too easy to demonize one side of the conflict without considering the full scope of what is truly happening.
By continuing to fall for these manipulated images, we do a disservice to the people who truly need help, and to the truth itself.
Famine Fraud: IPC "Expert" Longtime Anti-Israel Radical
Noted: "Dr. Andrew Seal, one of the experts used to justify the IPC report on famine, has a years-long track record of supporting Hamas and opposing Israel."
Israeli Military's Efforts to Minimize Civilian Casualties: A Comparative Analysis of Urban Warfare.
Noted: 'The Israeli military’s efforts to avoid civilian casualties have been noted by several experts in battle. Col. Richard Kemp, who served as head of British forces in Afghanistan, has repeatedly stated that the normal ratio of civilians killed to combatants in an urban conflict is nine civilians for every one combatant, and that the best ratio was 4-1.
By contrast, Israel’s battle ratio is one civilian killed for every two combatants.
John Spencer, director of urban warfare at the West Point Military Academy, said Israel “has implemented more measures to prevent civilian casualties than any other military in history... I have reviewed their orders, watched their targeting process, and seen soldiers take real risks to avoid harming civilians. Nothing I have seen or studied resembles genocide or genocidal intent." And: 'Who bears responsibility for Gaza’s suffering? No modern army has taken greater precautions to minimize civilian casualties than Israel’s. Jerusalem pioneered the “knock on the roof” tactic: firing warning shots on buildings to prompt evacuation. It sends SMS messages, phone calls, and leaflets and coordinates evacuation routes – even as Hamas forcibly blocks civilians from leaving to preserve its human shields. Israel’s evacuation efforts in Gaza far exceed the conduct of the US in Fallujah, NATO in Belgrade, or any nation engaged in urban warfare. Israel stops combat operations for humanitarian pauses, facilitates aid deliveries, and treats Gazans in its hospitals. These are not the actions of a genocidal state. They are the actions of a military constrained by morality and law, even while fighting an enemy that respects neither.'
As was expressed: "Israel warns civilians before every strike. Israel opens humanitarian corridors. Israel delivers aid. But Hamas chooses death—for Israelis and for its own people."
Hamas’ Brutal Crimes Against Its Own People Include: 1. Hamas leaders intentionally calculate civilian casualties to further their own political agenda, believing that greater bloodshed will bolster their cause. Leadership's strategy hinges on turning innocent lives into propaganda to outlast Israel's defense efforts.
2. Hamas obstructs Gazans from evacuating to safer areas, preventing them from fleeing Israel’s humane offers of sanctuary. Despite Israeli efforts to help civilians escape the danger, Hamas is blocking them, choosing to keep the population in harm’s way to further its propaganda narrative. 3. Hamas has a long history of using its own civilians as human shields. Hamas has long employed the despicable tactic of using its own civilians as human shields, deliberately placing them in harm's way to further its violent agenda. By embedding military infrastructure within densely populated areas, such as homes, schools, and hospitals, Hamas ensures that any Israeli response will risk civilian casualties, which they then exploit for propaganda. A tactic Arab 'Palestine' employed since the days of Yasser Arafat in Lebabon. This strategy is designed to create maximum civilian casualties for international outcry while ensuring Hamas fighters remain shielded. This reckless strategy --dubbed the "dead baby strategy"-- not only endangers the lives of innocent Gazans but also violates international law, all while Hamas prioritizes its own survival over the well-being of the people it claims to represent.
4. Hamas routinely targets humanitarian aid efforts, refusing assistance to its people and attacking organizations attempting to help. Even Gaza’s own civilians seeking food, medicine, and shelter are not safe from Hamas violence. No wonder Hamas is upset: By around mid-July, 2025, US/Israeli GHF delivered 76+ million meals while "bypassing Hamas," weakening its monopoly.
Media Manipulation: Hamas-Controlled Sources and the Misrepresentation of Gaza's Casualties.
The casualty figures and claims about who qualifies as a civilian come from Hamas-controlled sources. Media outlets like BBC frequently disguise this fact by citing 'health officials' in Gaza, without disclosing that these so-called officials are directly controlled by the genocidal Hamas regime. This manipulation skews the narrative and obscures the true nature of the situation on the ground.
Why the Numbers from Hamas' "Health Ministry" Are Untrustworthy.
When assessing casualty numbers coming out of Gaza, it’s essential to critically evaluate the sources of information—especially when those sources have a known political agenda. In the case of the Gaza Health Ministry, which operates under Hamas, the numbers provided are far from reliable. Here are some key reasons why we must question the narrative they put forward:
1. Even the UN Has Already Rejected Hamas' Claims.
Initially, the United Nations accepted Hamas' figures regarding civilian casualties. However, they were forced to issue a clarification, admitting that the numbers claimed by Hamas—especially regarding the proportion of women and children among the dead—were inflated. According to the UN’s own revision, women and children made up about a third of the casualties, not the majority as was originally reported. 2. Academic Research Discredits Hamas' Casualty Reports.
A study by an expert from the University of Pennsylvania, published in Tablet Magazine, found that Hamas' casualty reports were highly exaggerated. The study showed that the actual ratio of combatants to civilians killed was close to 1:1. This data contradicts the narrative that Gaza’s casualties are mostly civilians, a myth perpetuated by Hamas and amplified by international media. This study is not an isolated one—other analyses have also raised doubts about the reliability of the figures released by the Hamas-run Health Ministry. 3. The Washington Institute Weighs In.
The Washington Institute, a respected American think tank, has also expressed skepticism about the casualty numbers provided by Hamas. Their analysis argues that these figures lack credibility and appear to be deliberately distorted to frame Israel's actions as an indiscriminate attack on Gaza's civilian population. According to the study, the distortion of casualty figures has created a false narrative of widespread civilian slaughter. 4. A New Statistical Analysis Challenges Hamas' Numbers.
A deeper dive into casualty data, led by data analyst Mark Zlochin, has further undermined Hamas' claims. In a detailed analysis published in the Telegraph, Zlochin focused on the deaths of 150 UNRWA workers during the war. He found that 62% of those killed were men, despite men comprising only 41% of the UNRWA workforce in Gaza. This statistic suggests that many UNRWA workers were fighting for Hamas, which explains why men—who were more likely to be combatants—had a higher death rate. This sharply contradicts the claim that women and children were the predominant victims of Israeli actions. Furthermore, Zlochin’s analysis estimates that around 18,000 people have died in Gaza—far fewer than Hamas' inflated figure of 32,000. When compared with data from the UN, which has reported that women and children account for less than 40% of the casualties, the disparity becomes even more apparent.
5. The Myth of the "10,000 Missing".
Perhaps the most egregious example of Hamas’ manipulation of data is the “10,000 missing” claim. Despite no new evidence emerging over the course of four months, the number of missing persons in Gaza has remained exactly at 10,000. This number, based solely on Hamas' reports, is treated as fact by the UN and the media. Yet, no one can provide names, nor can anyone verify the methodology used to arrive at this number. For months, the world has been told that 10,000 people are buried under the rubble—but no one has been found. This statistic is fabricated to create a sense of urgency and desperation, fueling anti-Israel sentiment. These false and misleading figures play into a larger narrative designed to demonize Israel and garner international sympathy for Hamas. But the evidence is clear: the casualty numbers from Gaza are not only unreliable, but they are also intentionally manipulated for political purposes. When reporting on this conflict, it is critical to question the source of the data and recognize that Hamas’ narrative should not be accepted at face value.
6. Study Reveals Hamas Manipulated Civilian Death Toll in Gaza Conflict for Propaganda, with Media Uncritically Repeating Claims. "Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny."
Revealing Admission: 80% of Gaza Fatalities Are Hamas Fighters or Their Families.
A startling admission from [inside] Hamas in late 2024 revealed that approximately 80% of Gaza’s fatalities are either Hamas militants or their family members. This stark statistic underscores the immense human toll of the conflict, where non-combatants often bear the brunt of violence, and raises questions about the true nature of casualties in warzones where militant groups are deeply embedded within civilian populations.
COGAT
COGAT, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, plays a critical role in facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza, delivering thousands of trucks of food, medical supplies, and essentials despite Hamas's terrorism and UN failures.
Since May 2025, COGAT has overseen over 10,000 aid trucks, innovative merchant import systems, and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to bypass Hamas's looting. The UN, particularly UNRWA, obstructs aid distribution, with evidence of 600 undelivered trucks and Hamas infiltration in its ranks. Hamas's crimes— from the October 7, 2023, massacre to stealing 88% of UN aid trucks—fuel Gaza's suffering, using civilians as shields and propaganda tools. Israel, through COGAT, remains committed to Palestinian welfare, exposing UN complicity and Hamas atrocities while offering a path to a terror-free Gaza.
TheGazaYouDontSee.
'Imshin' (Jacqui Peleg) is a social media commentator known for monitoring and curating videos from Gaza, offering a counter-narrative to mainstream portrayals.
1. What She Shows. (#TheGazaYouDontSee): She shares content showing everyday life in Gaza — luxury shopping, well-stocked stores, social events — to challenge widespread images of constant suffering and poverty. She 'paints a vivid picture of Gazan society through the eyes of the people themselves.'
2. Exposes Hamas Control: Imshin uses Gazans' own content to highlight how Hamas diverts aid, controls resources, and maintains political and economic dominance in Gaza.
3. Transparency & Sourcing: She includes timestamps and source links, underscoring credibility and relying on primary material from Gazans themselves.
4. Platforms & Reach: Active mainly on X (Twitter) [x.com/imshin] with 90K+ followers, also on YouTube, and has featured on pro-Israel platforms like "Jonny Gould’s Jewish State".
5. Goal: Goal: to provide a more balanced — view of Gaza, focusing on life under Hamas and challenging simplified victim narratives.
Debunking the Genocide Myth: Before and After October 7
If any party in this conflict warrants accusations of genocidal intent, it is Hamas, a terrorist organization that explicitly calls for the annihilation of the Jewish people. It is not mere rhetoric but a foundational principle enshrined in Hamas’s 1988 charter, which calls for the destruction of Israel and frames the elimination of Jews as a religious duty. The chant “from the river to the sea” is a thinly veiled call for the eradication of Jews from their ancestral homeland, a goal Hamas pursued with chilling clarity on October 7, 2023, during its barbaric assault on Israeli civilians.
On that day, Hamas terrorists executed a meticulously planned massacre, targeting Jewish men, women, and children with unimaginable brutality. Members of Hamas’s Nukhba unit later admitted their orders were to kill as many Jews as possible, sparing no one. The horrific events of October 7, 2023, where Hamas deliberately massacred civilians, laid bare their genocidal objectives in the most brutal manner. Admitted by Nukhba butchers that the plan was to murder as many Jews as possible.
An ancient Jewish proverb -- based on Prov. 27:19 -- states, “What you harbor in your heart for your neighbor, you assume they harbor for you.” The baseless accusation of Israeli genocide stems directly from Hamas’s own aspirations to destroy the Jewish state. These seeds of hatred were sown long ago, notably during the British Mandate period when Nazi propaganda, led by Adolf Hitler, infiltrated Arab communities in Palestine, fanning the flames of anti-Jewish sentiment even further which were already in place especially since April 1920 with chants of "we will drink the blood of the Jews," and "adbakh al yahud" [kill the Jews]. On October 7, 2023, this toxic ideology bore its deadliest fruit since the Holocaust, resulting in a barbaric assault on Jewish lives. In its immediate aftermath, a wave of "swastika Palestine" symbolism sprung up in support of Hamas, particularly among some Arab immigrants and Arab Muslim students in the West, further amplifying this toxic ideology through public displays of anti-Semitic imagery.
Efforts to falsely paint Israel as genocidal were in motion well before October 7. Almost two years before Oct 7, a writer asked: "The genocide lie: Why do Israel’s critics keep repeating it? (- after a Muslim student from Yemen confronted Kamala Harris). As early as beginning of April 2023, a prominent scholar of anti-Semitism [in a post: 'The groundwork is being laid to accuse Israel of genocide'], warned that academic circles were laying the groundwork to accuse Israel of genocide—months before Hamas’s attack. This preemptive narrative was not a reaction to events but a calculated strategy to vilify Israel.
As the war unfolded, the genocide accusation gained traction, fueled by a propaganda machine that was already operating at full throttle before the conflict escalated. A quick search on X reveals posts from the very day of the October 7 attack—while Hamas terrorists were still rampaging through Israeli communities—falsely accusing Israel of genocide. This swift dissemination of lies underscores the premeditated nature of the campaign to defame Israel, deflecting attention from Hamas’s own atrocities. Some two weeks post Oct 7, the NGO Monitor published: "NGO Atrocity Inversion: False Accusations of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing to Distract from Hamas Massacre."
Mahmoud Abbas' (PA) "genocide" propaganda in 2014
Lawyer & Historian (July/2025): Why was the “moderate” Mahmoud Abbas accusing Israel of genocide at the UN … on September 26, 2014?! That was 11 years ago - long before the post-October 7 War. It’s simple, to Abbas and his ilk, it’s Israel’s very existence that is a “genocide.”
Truth Over Propaganda: No to Genocide Lies. The buzzwords. Exposing the Tactics: Accusations First, Altered Facts Later.
The Reality Behind 'Apartheid' and 'Pallywood' Lies. The so-called "genocide" narrative is a baseless lie—fabricated from the outset to delegitimize Israel and distort the facts.
Terms like “apartheid” and “genocide” are weaponized buzzwords, used to mislead the world and manipulate public perception. Enter Pallyweid: a strategy designed to stage media narratives and create false images in order to generate sympathy for a cause built on lies.
The 'apartheid' slur was first propagated by Ahmad Shukeiri, a deeply hateful figure and Nazi sympathizer who not only supported the regime but also justified the Holocaust months after it occurred. In 1961, Shukeiri introduced the false comparison of Israel to apartheid in order to advance his agenda of hatred. Just a few years later, in 1969, he openly claimed that Palestinian Arabs had cheered and celebrated the Nazis during World War II. His rhetoric reflected a genocidal mindset, underscored by his infamous 1967 prediction that 'none of them will survive.'
(Omar Shakir, an outspoken anti-Israel activist with a long history of advocating against Israel’s right to exist, (explained ln his 2010 israelophobic activism among students, that the "apartheid" accusation will dismantle Israel) and eas expelled from israel over his BDS actvism), used his position at Human Rights Watch to push a biased and misleading narrative in 2021. He notably manipulated the definition of 'apartheid' to fit his agenda, distorting facts and falsely depicting Israel as a monolithic, all-white state, despite its diverse multi-ethnic, multi-color population).
It was never factual, as Israeli governments emphasize equality for all inhabitants, regardless of race or religion, and Arab citizens of Israel have voting rights, representation in parliament (Knesset), and access to institutions—rights denied under actual apartheid These words and phrases—“apartheid,” “genocide”—are nothing more than tools of deception [Pallyweid].
They have been employed for decades to spread lies, distort the truth, and delegitimize Israel. But the facts on the ground tell a different story: Israel has always sought peace, while its enemies have consistently sought its destruction. The lies are not about justice or human rights; they are part of a broader, coordinated effort to erase Israel’s right to exist and rewrite history. We refuse to accept this false narrative.
From A. Shukeiri and Farouk Qaddoumi to F. Albanese: The Use of Factless Buzzwords Like 'Apartheid' and 'Genocide' --'Racism' in between-- to Smear Israel.
In between these two, the Arab League racist campaign to apply the label 'racism' on Zionists [that] began in the 1970s. Racist because it singles out the world's only Jewish state for moral condemnation while ignoring Arab states' own discrimination (e.g., expulsions of 800,000–1,000,000 Jews from Arab countries post-1948).
It was revoked in 1991 (Resolution 46/86) by 111–25, amid the post-Cold War thaw and Madrid Peace Conference.
The 1973 UN resolution linking "apartheid and Zionism" as an "unholy alliance" with South Africa further embedded the buzzword.
The term "apartheid," rooted in South Africa’s system of racial segregation, is misapplied to Israel, where Jews and Arabs share citizenship, legal protections, and public spaces.
Israel’s security measures—such as checkpoints or the West Bank barrier—are driven by the need to counter persistent threats, including terrorism and rocket attacks, not racial ideology. These policies, while restrictive, apply based on geography and security risks, affecting Jews and Arabs alike in high-risk areas. For example, Israeli Arabs, who make up 20% of the population, enjoy voting rights, representation in the Knesset, and access to education and healthcare on par with Jewish citizens. In addition, Arabs often enjoy preferential treatment: in employment, education, prison conditions, land issues.
Alex Hearn, the director of Labour Against Antisemitism:
'The term “genocide” was coined by Jewish lawyer Ralph Lemkin, defining campaigns designed to wipe out entire ethnic groups such as the Nazis did, who murdered 49 members of his family. But using the term as a weapon in a propaganda battle renders it meaningless, unable to provide the protection it was designed for. Vasily Grosman, who witnessed the Nazi death camps and gave one of the earliest accounts, wrote in Life and Fate: “Tell me what you accuse the Jews of – I’ll tell you what you are guilty of”. The massacre on October 7 2023 showed clear genocidal intent by Hamas, who proudly admitted trying to wipe out as many Jews as possible. The genocide accusation against Israel began the same day as this attempted genocide, before there was any Israeli response. But this narrative has deeper historical roots.
The genocide accusation was officially formulated already in 2001 at the UN Conference Against Racism in Durban. Among racist literature showing Jews with big noses and bloody fangs, a coalition of NGOs approved a report declaring Israel guilty of genocide. This campaign is now 24 years old.'
Thus, from A. Shukeiri to F. Albanese: The use of factless buzzwords like 'apartheid,' 'genocide,' and 'racism' are tactics employed to smear Israel and distort its right to defend itself.
These accusations, fueled by Pallywood-style propaganda, form part of a broader campaign known as the 'PR Jihad,' aimed at delegitimizing Israel on the global stage. Such misleading narratives distract from the real issues and overlook the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, further undermining any prospects for peace. Auto parroting buzzwords as discrediting: pre-determined.
Check out a person or group who has promoted the "genocide" lie against Israel without first propagating the "apartheid" slur. So is the trio Pillay/Sidoti/Kothari, etc., or the likes of ''B'tselem'', who, unlike falsely labeled in media, it is certainly not Israel's leading "human rights" organizations. And yes, so is Omer Bartov, whose "apartheid" rhetoric was used in Washington Post almost 2 months before Oct 7 massacres (8.11.23). (By Ishan Tharoor, a longtime propagandist, who also whitewashed al-Husseini the ex-Mufti's Hitler alliance on Oct 22, 2015).
Pro-Nazis Arab-Palestine & Pallyweid apartheid/genocide propaganda
From the first PLO terror leader Shukeiri, to another PLO leader, Farouk Qaddoumi, who fabricated the "genocide" libel against Israel in 1974. He too, like Shukeiri, openly confessed in 2013 that Arab-Palestinians supported the Nazis. His explanation, that they viewed Zionism as their mutual enemy.
The Role of Propagandists: Francesca Albanese and the UN's Bias.
Meanwhile, some of the most aggressive promoters of the genocide smear are not objective observers at all. Chief among them is Francesca Albanese, the UN’s so-called "Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories."
Albanese’s long history of blatant antisemitism, (condemned in 2022, 2024, etc.) including comparing Israel to Nazi Germany and dismissing the mass rape of Israeli women on October 7, exposes her as a propagandist rather than a neutral expert. Dubbed by various, including human rights expert the modern 'Goebbels.'
She has been peddling genocide narratives against Israel since at least 2014, and in her current UN role, she has weaponized her position to demonize the Jewish state relentlessly—dragging even affiliated UN bodies into her campaign of disinformation. Fun fact: Gaza’s population has grown from 1.1 million in 2000 to over 2 million today.
Not incidentally, at the time in 2014, the hashtags "#Genocide[SIC]InGaza:" and #hitlerwas[SIC]right coincided. As widely publicized, including under title: "Attacking Israel with the genocide lie."
From The ''Simon Wiesenthal Center'' in 2022 when calling to fire antisemite Albanese:
"How Albanese was ever allowed to be appointed to this position is yet another file in the mounting evidence of the systemic prejudice against Israel, and the acceptance of maligning Jews in the UN today.. One can never find Albanese criticizing the Palestinians for failing to accept or offer peace plans. Albanese’s anti-Jewish propaganda is straight from the [Joseph] Goebbels playbook."
The UN’s Structural Bias Against Israel.
Albanese's terrible case is not just about personal bias—it reflects a deeper structural problem: the UN’s long-standing institutional prejudice against Israel. This includes undue influence from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an Islamic bloc that routinely drives anti-Israel resolutions, and the continued presence of UNRWA, an agency deeply entangled with Hamas. UNRWA has repeatedly been exposed for facilitating and harboring Hamas operatives, effectively giving cover to genocidal terrorists under the UN flag.
In 2024, UN fired expert Alice Nderitu after she says "No Genocide in Gaza" Nderitu said that Israel is fighting a terror organization, not committing genocide– and she was fired for not bowing to the UN's pressure.
Google's co-founder Sergey Brin slammed UN Over 'Genocide' claims: "With all due respect," Brin wrote, "the use of the term 'genocide' in relation to Gaza deeply offends many Jewish people who have suffered from actual genocides. I would also be cautious about citing transparently antisemitic organizations like the UN on such matters.
UN's "Independent" Pillay Commission: An Advocacy Document, Not Objective Reporting. (UNHRC)
The September 2025 so-called "independent" Pillay Commission—based on factual errors—is a complete oxymoron, especially given the long-standing anti-Israel bias of its chair, Navi Pillay. Her 'commission' consisted of three members:
One of them, Miloon Kothari, claimed the “Jewish lobby” controls social media, and Navi Pillay, defended him. Her previous track record, including her actions as head of the 2021 Commission, shows a consistent pattern of skewed narratives that serve political agendas rather than objective fact-finding.
It’s no surprise that she would align herself with figures like Francesca Albanese. This entire Commission’s supposed neutrality is nothing more than a facade, built on a foundation of pre-existing anti-Israel rhetoric.
The following was written by media watchdog CAMERA, in 2022. Almost a year before the Swords of Iron 2023-2025 Gaza war:<br><br>
'Consider that of the four individuals appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to investigate the Jewish state, all four are demonstrably antisemitic.
Francesca Albanese’s conspiracy theory that the “Jewish lobby” has “subjugated” the United States is but the latest discovery in a long line of bigoted and extremist statements. Then there are the three members of the UN “Commission of Inquiry.” Miloon Kothari said the “Jewish lobby” controls social media. Chris Sidoti endorsed the dual loyalty trope and claimed that Jewish advocacy organizations are beholden to the State of Israel; he also claimed that Jews throw accusations of antisemitism around “like rice at a wedding.” The third commissioner, Navi Pillay, has built an entire career of gaslighting Jews over the explosive antisemitism they experienced at the 2001 Durban “Anti-Racism” Conference.' The heavily biased and relying on flawed data, notably the misleading Yuval Avraham/Guardian, falsely assuming that only 8,900 named Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters were killed - just because they were named, ignoring thousands of unidentified combatants.
From the media watchdog on the biased and unfounded "report". Key points include:
- Unsubstantiated Claims: The COI, led by Navi Pillay, is accused of producing a one-sided report that ignores contradictory evidence, relying on unverified Hamas casualty figures and media like Al-Jazeera, while disregarding Hamas’s military actions, including its use of human shields and a vast tunnel network.
- Biased Commission: The COI, established in May 2021 with an open-ended mandate to investigate Israel, is criticized for its partiality. Commissioners Pillay, Miloon Kothari, and Chris Sidoti are accused of anti-Israel bias, with Kothari previously condemned for antisemitic remarks.
- Legal Flaws: The report fails to prove genocidal intent (dolus specialis), a high legal threshold, and misrepresents civilian casualties and urban destruction as evidence of genocide, ignoring the context of urban warfare and Hamas’s tactics.
- Omissions: The report erases Hamas as a belligerent, ignores its hostage-taking and military infrastructure, and portrays Israel as solely responsible for Gaza’s suffering, neglecting Hamas’s role and refusal to release hostages.
- Media Complicity: International media are criticized for amplifying the report without scrutinizing its agenda or factual inaccuracies.
UN Watch’s legal rebuttal, summarized by Salo Aizenberg, points out the report undermines international law and serves as pro-Hamas propaganda disguised as legal analysis.
In ''The UN Didn’t Just Fail, It Became Hamas’s Loudspeaker', writer: -The UN Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry, led by Navi Pillay, has consistently acted as a propaganda tool for Hamas, undermining Israel’s right to self-defense while excusing terrorism. -In October 2023, shortly after Hamas’s brutal massacre of over 1,200 Israelis, including atrocities like rape, mutilation, and murder, the Commission’s report framed Palestinian violence as “armed resistance” provoked by Israel. This euphemism provided political cover for Hamas’s barbarism, ignoring its genocidal intent and actions. -In September 2025, as Israel’s military campaign weakened Hamas, the Commission accused Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, using a subjective “reasonable grounds” standard rather than rigorous legal criteria. This timely report shifted focus from Hamas’s crimes—its charter, October 7 atrocities, and ongoing attacks—to vilify Israel, aligning with Hamas’s need for diplomatic leverage. -The Commission’s reports also feed into South Africa’s "genocide" case against Israel at the ICJ, with Navi Pillay’s narratives shaping international lawfare. This coordinated effort weaponizes the UN’s credibility to delegitimize Israel, excuse Hamas’s terrorism, and erode the principles of justice and international law.
A Jerusalem Post (9.19.25) writer:
"Forget for a moment that this report by the UN Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including east Jerusalem and Israel, is obscenely flawed. Forget as well that all three members of the “investigating committee” – South Africa’s Navi Pillay, India’s Miloon Kothari, and Australia’s Chris Sidoti – are known for a deep anti-Israel animus. Forget as well that Hamas is barely mentioned. Because in media outlets around the world, none of that matters. The headlines after the report was released this week were similar to this one on CNN: “UN commission says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.” Or, as the headline to an op-ed in The Guardian put it, “Now the UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, too. How can Western governments still refuse to act?” In Israel, such UN reports – indeed, most of what the UN says about Israel and the Middle East – are dismissed as hopelessly biased and not worth taking seriously. Abroad, however, it is different. For many people, and in many capitals, the organization still has cachet. So when a headline blares: “UN commission says Israel is committing genocide,” readers – many of whom will not read the article, and even if they do will not discover who wrote the report or on what evidence it was based – will walk away, having glanced at the headline, convinced that Israel is intentionally trying to wipe out the Palestinians of Gaza. Why? Because a UN commission says so, and the UN still carries gravitas. Truth be told, it is not only the UN Commission. The International Association of Genocide Scholars weighed in a week earlier, declaring that Israel is guilty of genocide – though only a third of its members participated in a vote on the matter, some with questionable credentials and with membership granted simply by paying dues.." The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) and Its Lost Credibility.
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has been exposed as a politicized, illegitimate organization, especially following its controversial resolution accusing Israel of genocide. Membership in IAGS surged among Islamists after the October 7 Hamas atrocities, further fueling the group’s anti-Israel bias, using genocidal regime Hamas data. The resolution was passed with only 28% of the membership participating, and without proper debate or dissent, undermining its credibility.
Thus...
Forged in the crucible of Albanese’s antisemitic lies, propped up by Pillay’s corrupt UN commission, and punctuated by the IAGS’s laughable sham, these so-called "genocide" accusations are nothing but Hamas propaganda repackaged to slander Israel. They willfully ignore Israel’s extraordinary measures to minimize civilian harm while combating terrorists who cynically embed themselves in Gaza’s schools, hospitals, and mosques. Not to mention UN's complicity. This isn’t justice; it’s a vile blood libel, weaponizing the term "genocide" to stoke global antisemitism, exploiting the Palestinian cause as a mere pawn in a hateful agenda. Israel stands resolute, a beacon of moral clarity defending its people against unyielding evil, while its accusers wallow in the disgrace of their own bigotry. The Falsehood of the "Genocide" Claim: Propaganda and Misleading Narratives.
The absurd claim by Yuval Avraham, a member of an anti-Israel group whose speech was condemned as antisemitic by even left-wing dominated media in 2024, that because intelligence identified only around 9,000 terrorists, the remaining individuals must be civilians, is as misguided as it is misleading. This baseless assumption was also prominently featured in the propaganda "report."
In reality, many of these full-time terrorists operate with a network of collaborators and supporters—helpers who assist in carrying out attacks, logistics, and recruitment. The situation is far more complex than the simplistic narrative being pushed.
The Humanitarian Crisis: Who Is Really Responsible?
Allegations that Israel is starving Gaza’s population have been firmly debunked. In fact, Hamas is responsible for stealing humanitarian aid and manipulating images to falsely depict Gazans as starving. Even U.S. President Donald Trump, known for not mincing words, noted that "they’re in a war there," emphasizing the devastating reality of conflict rather than any genocidal intent.
Wikipedia's Anti-Israel Bias: A Coordinated Campaign to Distort History. Unveiling Wikipedia's Anti-Israel Agenda: How Coordinated Edits Undermine Truth and Promote Propaganda
Multiple reports, including those from the World Jewish Congress (WJC), Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and independent investigations, reveal a troubling pattern of anti-Israel and antisemitic bias on Wikipedia, particularly in English-language articles related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, a cadre of editors, some with ties to pro-Palestinian groups like Tech for Palestine and Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, have systematically altered articles to downplay Palestinian violence, delegitimize reliable sources, and promote pro-Hamas narratives. These efforts include:
Coordinated Editing Campaigns: Approximately 30-40 editors, some operating through Discord groups like Tech for Palestine (8,000 members), have been documented making thousands of edits to articles, including those on the Israel-Hamas war and historical figures like Hajj Amin al-Husseini. These edits often remove evidence of Palestinian antisemitism or Hamas’s extremist ideologies, such as its 1988 charter, while portraying Israel as an aggressor.
Manipulation of Sources: Pro-Palestinian editors cite questionable sources like Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, led by Hamas lobbyist Ramy Abdu, to make unverified claims (e.g., 90% civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas war). Meanwhile, credible pro-Israel sources like NGO Monitor are labeled as biased or banned, creating a double standard where pro-Palestinian sources are presented as neutral.
Whitewashing Historical Figures: The article on Hajj Amin al-Husseini, a key Palestinian leader with documented Nazi collaboration, has been heavily edited (over 1,000 times by two editors alone) to downplay his antisemitic actions and remove incriminating evidence, such as photos of him touring Nazi concentration camps.
Subtle Propaganda Tactics: Editors introduce biased language, such as labeling Israeli policies with terms like “Bantustans” or “open-air prisons,” and link articles to categories implying unproven Israeli “genocide.” They also falsely tie Zionism to Nazi race science in articles like “Racial conceptions of Jewish identity in Zionism.”
Structural Issues: Wikipedia’s consensus-based editing model allows these biases to persist, as pro-Palestinian editors dominate discussions. The Arbitration Committee has taken limited action, banning eight editors in January 2025, but critics argue it fails to address the broader issue of coordinated bias.
The WJC and ADL warn that Wikipedia’s influence—evidenced by millions of daily visits and its prominence in search engine results—amplifies this bias, shaping public perception and risking real-world consequences, such as rising antisemitism. Proposed solutions include expert reviews of contentious pages, stricter vetting of editors, and policy interventions to enhance transparency and combat disinformation.
Rampant Anti-Israel Media Bias Exposed by Watchdogs
In an era where global media should uphold truth and fairness, outlets like Reuters, AP, The New York Times, WaPo, BBC, and The Guardian have been repeatedly caught peddling blatant anti-Israel propaganda, fueling antisemitism and distorting the facts of Israel's rightful defense against Hamas terrorism. Leading pro-Israel watchdogs are fighting back with irrefutable evidence, proving this bias isn't accidental—it's systemic.
HonestReporting, a frontline defender of journalistic integrity, has unmasked over 20 biased journalists still employed by major networks despite infiltrating Israel during the October 7 massacre, sharing terrorist propaganda, and expressing overt anti-Israel hatred. Their data-driven analyses, including exposés on skewed war coverage that ignores Hamas atrocities while amplifying baseless genocide accusations, reveal how these outlets erode public support for Israel's survival.
CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis)** delivers surgical takedowns of fabrications, from BBC's "systematic bias" that misreported ICJ rulings as "plausible genocide" against Israel, to absurd claims by The Economist and al Jazeera about discriminatory traffic lights in Jerusalem. Their reports expose how CNN, USA Today, and others omit Arab rejections of peace offers while obsessing over Israel's self-defense, turning news into a weapon against the Jewish state.
These organizations aren't just critics—they're Israel's media shield, demanding accountability so the world sees the truth: Israel stands resilient against lies and terror. They fight at honestreporting.com and camera.org.
Regarding a poll published by WaPo, (criticized as "Fake Anti-Israel Poll by Fake Jews. People who don't think being Jewish is at all important don't like Israel"), historian Troy points out: I get it. The media pounding is overwhelming. My Essential Guide to October 7 and Its Aftermath compared the 6,656 New York Times articles about the Israel-Hamas War in the nine months after October 7 to merely 80 articles mentioning America’s nine-month battle of Mosul, which killed as many as 40,000 truly innocent, pro-Western civilians.
In Tablet, Zach Goldberg showed that the Times and other media outlets linked the words “Israel” and “genocide” nine times more than their “peak coverage” of the actual, intentional Rwandan genocide.
Our October 7 calendar, however, is filled with too many memorials, and heaven is overflowing with too many fresh angels, to pull punches this week.
BBC's Blatant Bias Against Israel Exposed. Again and Again.
The BBC’s coverage of Israel is a masterclass in journalistic malpractice, consistently twisting narratives to vilify Israel while shielding Hamas. Three damning cases expose the broadcaster’s systemic anti-Israel bias, shoddy editorial standards, and outright betrayal of public trust.
Among recent highlights:
1. BBC ‘censors’ interview with Herzog (Oct/2023). Footage that the UK broadcaster chose to omit, including parts about Churchill, the BBC's conduct and the criticism of Israel.
The “censored” parts included a reference to this criticism, with the interviewer saying, “I don’t want to discuss the objectivity of the BBC,” as well as an emotional response by Herzog to the calls for restraint in the wake of the Hamas terrorist massacre that saw some 1400 Israeli residents murdered on Oct. 7 and several hundred kidnapped. “This is eight times bigger than 9/11—what else do you want us to do?” Naor Ihia, his spokesperson, said: “Something about the way the BBC conducted the interview made me think I should have my own recording of what the president says before someone tries to censor or distort it. … So here are the things the BBC didn’t want the world to hear.”
2. Upside-down reporting on 'medical staff, Arabic speakers in Gaza'. (November/2023)
BBC had to apologize for claim Israel targeted medical staff, Arabic speakers in Gaza. “What we should have said is that IDF forces included medical staff and Arabic speakers for this operation”.
3. Gaza Documentary: Hiding Hamas Ties The BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone (February 2025) used a 13-year-old narrator, Abdullah al Yazouri, without disclosing he was the son of Ayman Alyazouri, a Hamas deputy minister. An independent review slammed the production company, Hoyo Films, for concealing this bombshell from the BBC, but the broadcaster’s own team was complicit, failing to conduct basic editorial checks. This wasn’t just a “significant oversight”—it was a deliberate omission that let a Hamas-linked voice shape a narrative about Gaza’s suffering, conveniently sidestepping the terrorist group’s role. The BBC’s failure to vet a child narrator with such ties is not just incompetence; it’s a betrayal of impartiality, painting Israel as the sole villain in a complex conflict.
4. Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy (July 2025). The BBC broadcasted a performance by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury 2025, where the band led chants of “death, death to the IDF” (Israel Defense Forces) and made derogatory comments. The performance was livestreamed on BBC iPlayer, despite the act being pre-identified as one of seven “high risk” performances.
Critics, including UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Jewish community members, accused the BBC of anti-Semitism for failing to cut the livestream despite the inflammatory content. Nandy equated the chant to calling for the death of Israeli Jews, a statement that itself drew criticism online. The BBC’s decision to broadcast was seen as reflecting an institutional bias against Israel, with inadequate oversight for a performance flagged as high risk. BBC Response: The BBC was forced to apologized, with Director-General Tim Davie expressing "regret" to Jewish staff and audiences, stating the broadcast was a failure of real-time compliance measures.
- Consequences: Antisemitism 'spiked' day after Bob Vylan Glastonbury chants. Reports of antisemitic occurrences in the UK surged, with a charity highlighting that communities are grappling with "extreme levels of Jew-hatred" Bob Vylan faced a criminal investigation, were dropped from festivals in the UK and France, lost their agent, and had their US visas revoked.
5. Leaked Email: Whitewashing Hamas’s Aid Sabotage. A leaked BBC email (August 2025), exposed the broadcaster’s shameful attempt to manipulate Gaza aid coverage. Staff were instructed to dismiss debates over aid quantities as “irrelevant” and to claim the distribution system “doesn’t work.” This wasn’t neutral reporting—it was a calculated move to obscure Hamas’s well-documented theft and sabotage of aid. By burying these inconvenient truths, the BBC deflects blame from a terrorist organization and heaps it onto Israel, which faces relentless security threats while facilitating aid. This directive is proof of the BBC’s willingness to distort reality to fit an anti-Israel agenda.
6. Panorama’s Selective Slaughter Narrative. The BBC’s Panorama documentary Gaza: Dying for Food (September 2025) falsely pinned most of 1,300 Palestinian deaths near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid centers on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), leaning on data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) group. Yet, it brazenly ignored ACLED’s own evidence that Hamas gunmen and other Palestinian actors killed aid seekers and workers. Eyewitnesses and GHF reports confirmed Hamas’s violence, including grenade attacks and threats, but the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen [with a long history of Israelophobia, for years] conveniently omitted these facts, peddling a one-sided narrative that demonizes Israel. Relying on Hamas-run Ministry of Health figures without scrutiny further exposes the BBC’s reckless bias, inflating Israel’s culpability while erasing Hamas’s atrocities.
7. October 7 Email Wording (October 2025). On October 7, 2025, the BBC sent an internal email to its news staff marking the two-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. The email referred to the attacks as “escalations in the Israel-Gaza conflict” and included an image of Palestinian women and children in Gaza rubble, rather than Israeli victims. - Bias: The wording and imagery were criticized as downplaying the Hamas-led massacre, which killed 1,200 Israelis and took over 200 hostages. Critics, including survivors, Jewish community members, and political figures like Robert Jenrick and Richard Tice, accused the BBC of anti-Israel bias and insensitivity toward Jewish victims, especially on the anniversary of the attacks. The use of “escalation” was seen as equating the Hamas attack with Israel’s response, and the image choice was viewed as prioritizing Palestinian suffering over Israeli trauma. - Perspective: Figures like Danny Cohen (former BBC television director) and Adam Ma’anit (relative of a victim) called the wording “deeply offensive” and indicative of institutional bias. The controversy added to ongoing accusations of anti-Israel sentiment at the BBC, referencing prior incidents like the Bob Vylan broadcast and undisclosed ties in a Gaza documentary.
These cases aren’t isolated slip-ups—they reveal a rotten pattern of anti-Israel prejudice at the BBC. From hiding Hamas connections to suppressing evidence of their crimes, the broadcaster consistently distorts the truth to smear Israel. Director General Tim Davie’s half-hearted apology for the documentary scandal is nowhere near enough. The BBC’s refusal to uphold basic standards of accuracy and impartiality makes it complicit in pushing a narrative that fuels anti-Israel sentiment. It’s time for accountability, not excuses, from a broadcaster that’s lost all claim to credibility.
ACLED? The duo: (Iranian) Ameneh mehvar (Palestinian) Nasser Khdour at ACLED also used such a phrasing "identify only nearly 8,500 militant fatalities." As if this proves all the cest are not. In a 6.10.24 piece on that site they used no less that 23 (!) Haaretz links, a B'tselem and Al Jazeera.
B'tselem
B'Tselem's Insincerity and Propaganda Nature.
B'Tselem, which explicitly states in its own words that it "acts primarily to change Israeli policy in the Occupied Territories," has repeatedly demonstrated a one-sided agenda that prioritizes anti-Israel advocacy over balanced human rights reporting, revealing it as a propaganda tool rather than a sincere watchdog.
- Selective Omission at International Forums: In October 2016, former head Hagai Elad addressed a UN Security Council session initiated by anti-Israel states like Egypt, Malaysia, Venezuela, and Angola, urging "decisive international action" against Israel while completely ignoring Palestinian terror attacks and incitement. This deliberate silence on Palestinian violence underscores B'Tselem's propagandistic focus on demonizing Israel without context.
- Sanitizing Palestinian Antisemitism: In August 2021, Palestinians in Beita burned a swastika inside a Star of David effigy, accompanied by explicit threats like "We want to burn you alive" and comparisons of Israelis to Nazis. B'Tselem board chair Orly Noy dismissed this as non-antisemitic in a Local Call article, framing it instead as villagers "holding up a mirror" to Israeli soldiers and settlers. Such apologetics for overt hatred expose B'Tselem's insincerity in addressing Palestinian extremism, prioritizing narrative manipulation over condemnation.
- Association with Unverified Anti-Israel Claims: Yuli Novak, B'Tselem's CEO, previously led Breaking the Silence (BtS), which was exposed in a 2016 Channel 10 fact-check (reported by CAMERA) for publishing unverified soldier testimonies without adhering to journalistic standards—relying on vague "sources" rather than two eyewitnesses. This pattern of lax verification in anti-Israel allegations highlights B'Tselem's propagandistic approach under Novak's leadership, favoring sensationalism over factual integrity.
- Alliance with Groups Denying Israel's Existence: Through its membership in FIDH, B'Tselem endorsed a December 2023 resolution accusing Israel of "genocide" in Gaza and declaring total political war against the state, effectively denying Israel's right to exist. This affiliation with radical anti-Zionist entities reveals B'Tselem's insincere human rights facade, as it aligns with agendas aimed at Israel's delegitimization rather than impartial advocacy.
- Internal Suppression [such as by Orly Noy] of Balanced Views: In March 2024, B'Tselem fired senior employee Roy Yellin for opposing a statement that legitimized Hamas' October 7 atrocities as "illegitimate resistance" against alleged Israeli apartheid and for insisting on a ceasefire call that protected civilians on both sides. Yellin's lawsuit, as reported by Haaretz and Walla, accused the organization of accusing him of "supporting genocide" for his balanced stance. This internal purge illustrates B'Tselem's intolerance for nuance, enforcing a propagandistic line that excuses Palestinian violence while silencing dissent.
- Biased "Testimonies" on Alleged Abuse: On August 14, 2024, B'Tselem released reports on supposed Israeli mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, based solely on unverified "testimonies" collected by Palestinian staff from terrorists themselves—without independent corroboration. In a CNN interview with Christiane Amanpour, Novak described the process as relying on "Jews and Palestinians" gathering stories, but the inherent bias in "asking" perpetrators if they were abused, especially amid frustration over documented Palestinian atrocities, exposes this as manufactured propaganda rather than credible investigation. Former researcher Bassem Eid's 1990s resignation, citing B'Tselem's exclusive focus on Israel, further confirms its longstanding agenda-driven insincerity.
- Foreign-Targeted "Genocide" Accusations: B'Tselem's 2025 paper accusing Israel of "genocide" used the English term in its Hebrew report, a clear sign it was crafted by non-Israeli impersonators for international audiences rather than genuine domestic critique. This tactic, akin to Haaretz's criticized overuse of inflammatory labels like "racism" for clicks, proves B'Tselem's output is pure propaganda aimed abroad, not sincere human rights work.
ICC? / ICJ?
The ICC's sham "Palestinian" crusade—bankrolled by genocidal Iran and Hamas, with Islamist agitators in broke South Africa pocketing economic bribes to prop up their failing state—unleashed bogus "crimes against humanity" charges [using material from infamous Francesca Albanese] under its corrupt Islamist chief Karim Khan. He rushed warrants against Israel's leaders as he tried to hush his own sexual assault accusations, while his biased office purged a staffer for daring to call out the rabid anti-Israel witch hunt.
As analyzed by scholar in JCPA, the ICJ’s actions are a manipulative "magic trick" designed to undermine Israel’s sovereignty and self-defense while shielding Hamas. The Iranian-South African-Hamas axis is accused of using the ICJ to push a false genocide narrative, supported by UN (so-called) "investigators" [Albanese/Pillay] and a prejudiced court led by a conflicted judge. The May 2024 ICJ ruling, requiring Israel to allow UN investigative access to Gaza, is seen as a strategic move to vilify Israel under the guise of international law. The Lebanese Arab Islamic Nawaf Salam anti Israel camapaign before his ICJ post is well known.
Arab States’ “Genocide” Lie Exposed: Deepening Ties with Israel Undermine Accusations
Leaked (2025) U.S. documents, reported by the Washington Post and N12, reveal a stark contradiction: while Arab states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and the UAE publicly accused Israel of “genocide” and war crimes during the Gaza conflict, they were simultaneously expanding covert security cooperation with the IDF. This duplicity exposes their genocide accusations as a blatant lie, driven by political posturing rather than genuine belief.
Behind closed doors, these nations relied heavily on Israel’s military expertise, particularly in countering Iran’s regional threat. Secret meetings in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base, facilitated by U.S. Central Command, focused on air defense, intelligence sharing, and Israel’s specialized knowledge in underground warfare. In May 2024, senior Israeli officials even flew secretly to Qatar—bypassing public scrutiny—to deepen these ties, despite Qatar’s emir publicly slamming Israel at the UN for alleged “genocide.” This hypocrisy reveals that Arab leaders knew their accusations were unfounded, as they quietly strengthened partnerships with the very nation they condemned.
The genocide narrative, loudly pushed in public forums, crumbles under the weight of these nations’ actions. Their reliance on Israel’s security assistance—through joint defense systems, encrypted communications, and plans for a regional cyber center—demonstrates trust in the IDF’s capabilities and a shared strategic interest, not a belief in Israel’s supposed crimes. The lie of “genocide” was a calculated move to appease domestic audiences while pragmatically aligning with Israel to counter real threats like Iran. Israel’s indispensable role in regional security exposes these accusations as hollow rhetoric, affirming its moral and strategic credibility.
The picture: While Islamic Genocides in Syria, Nigeria, and Sudan continue vs. the False Gaza 'Genocide' Narrative: Exposing Iran/Qatar/Hamas Using Proxies Like South Africa in Crusade Against Israel.
The narrative of a supposed "genocide" in Gaza, aggressively pushed by biased activism, starkly contrasts with the underreported, undeniable genocides perpetrated by Islamic extremist groups across multiple regions, which receive minimal global outcry. In Syria, Arab Islamic forces have targeted Druze communities, with testimonies from October 2025 highlighting not only genocide but subsequent famine, atrocities halted solely by Israeli intervention. Similarly, in Nigeria, since 2009, over 100,000 Christians have been slaughtered and 19,000 churches destroyed or looted by groups like Boko Haram and militant Fulani herdsmen, with experts labeling this a genocide that renders Nigeria the deadliest place for Christians. In Sudan, Arab supremacist Muslims, particularly the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have caused 150,000 deaths since 2023, yet these horrors are largely ignored by global media and institutions, overshadowed by selective outrage against Israel’s defensive actions.
Compounding this hypocrisy is the troubling influence of Islamic lobbies and even Islamist terrorists, particularly from Iran, Qatar, Hezbollah and Hamas, on South Africa’s ANC government, as detailed in reports like the Jerusalem Post (Nov 16, 2024) and ISGAP’s November 2024 releases. These sources reveal South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel was reportedly funded by Iran, reflecting a dangerous alignment with Islamist terror-linked entities. This agenda-driven focus conveniently distracts from the ANC’s financial ties to Iran and Qatar, which bolster Hamas’s genocidal propaganda, as seen in outlets like Al Jazeera that deny the Nigerian genocide. While Israel faces relentless scrutiny at the ICJ for defending itself, the silence on these Islamic-perpetrated atrocities underscores a skewed global narrative, one that Israel’s actions consistently counter through humanitarian interventions, such as in Syria, where it stands alone in halting genocide.
(No womder, the same Qatar's al Jazeera who promotes genocidal Hamas propaganda "denies" there is a genocide in Nigeria).
Misuse of Raphael Lemkin’s Legacy In "From Streicher to the 'genocide experts': Why Israel must start fighting defamation," Dr. Elina Bardach-Yalov, head of the Antisemitism Watch NGO, states that Israel must combat defamation and the misuse of legal terminology, particularly accusations of genocide, which she sees as propaganda undermining scholarly standards and public trust. The article highlights concerns over the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention (LIPG) and the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), which have accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Historical Warning. Drawing on the conviction of Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher, Bardach-Yalov stresses that words with legal weight must be rigorously grounded to avoid propaganda. She advocates for accountability to protect genocide scholarship, victims, researchers, and public trust, honoring Lemkin’s legacy through high standards, not misuse of his name.
The Political Weaponization of the Genocide Narrative.
The dangerous 'virus' spread of the "genocide" narrative is gaining traction, but the evidence for such an accusation is remarkably zero. The claims from self-proclaimed humanitarian organizations and "leading genocide experts" are nothing more than a cycle of repetition—relying on Hamas casualty figures and selective quotes from Israeli officials, like Prime Minister Netanyahu's reference to Amalek and former Defense Minister Gallant’s description of Hamas as "human animals."
What is consistently ignored in these reports, however, is the reality that Israel is at war with an Islamist terrorist organization—a group that has embedded its military infrastructure within civilian areas, including hospitals, schools, and mosques, using hundreds of miles of tunnels to shield itself from retaliation. The only way the "genocide" narrative holds any weight is if Hamas is erased from the story entirely. Yet, this is precisely what many of these so-called reports do: conveniently omit Hamas and its role in the conflict.
Omer Bartov, a [biased] scholar, an ardent foe of Netanyahu, featured in The New York Times, had been "prepping" his genocide case against Israel for years—long before the current war began. This reveals what many suspected: the genocide accusation isn’t a legal finding. It’s a political weapon dressed in the language of international justice.
(BTW, Weeks after Oct 7 atrocities, he said [Amanpour and Company, Nov 15, 2025]: "So, as long as these people are in government, the danger of that being ethnic cleansing[sic] or genocide[sic] or combination, is high, because that is the actual political goal." In other words, if Netanahu were to fire 2 conservatives, all is fine).
Despite Bartov's claims, quotes from Israeli officials (e.g., Netanyahu's Amalek reference) have been calls for unity, not extermination. As a noted writer concludes that critics like Bartov shamefully invert victim and perpetrator roles.
Activist Philips in an article, titled “I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It,” points out Bartov's piece is inflammatory, lacks new insights, and selectively ignores context, such as Arab Palestinian rejectionism and threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. He questions the Times’ decision to give Bartov, an Israeli-born Brown University professor, a platform, noting Bartov’s history of accusing Israel of “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide” even before the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. "Bartov’s problem is not what is happening in the Gaza Strip. His problem is Israel’s very existence." He identifies Bartov as biased, not a neutral observer, and criticizes the Times for overlooking atrocities like the slaughter of Druze in Syria while amplifying Bartov’s claims. He argues Bartov’s rhetoric disrespects Holocaust victims and questions the credibility of his accusations given his pre-existing hostility toward Israel. He criticizes The New York Times for publishing a 3,500-word op-ed by Omer Bartov on July 15, 2025, titled “I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It,” which accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. This length far exceeds the typical New York Times op-ed range of 750–800 words, with the Times suggesting 650 words as ideal. Phillips questions why the editors allowed such an exceptionally long article.
Former US Ambassador Jack Lew: "When I got to Israel in November of 2023, the country was shell-shocked. It was in a state of trauma from October 7th that any of us in New York on September 11th would understand in a very visceral way. So people were not making decisions based on long-term thinking."
Professor writes in 'Genocide is a grave crime, let's not politicize it,' that the term "genocide" should not be misused as a political tool, particularly in accusations against Israel regarding its actions in Gaza. He emphasizes that genocide, as defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention, requires clear intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, not just widespread destruction or civilian suffering. Bartov's piece lacks evidence of genocidal intent and overlooks Hamas’s military tactics, such as using civilian infrastructure and human shields, which complicate Israel’s operations. While acknowledging the humanitarian toll and the need for scrutiny of all parties, Dubnov warns that conflating war crimes or disproportionate force with genocide dilutes the term’s legal and moral weight, undermines global genocide prevention efforts, and distorts Holocaust remembrance. He accuses Bartov of ideological bias, noting the irony of Bartov’s stance given his father’s Zionist beliefs, and calls for preserving the clarity of legal terms to foster justice and peace.
Holocaust historian Norman J. W. Goda:
There was Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s comments about “human animals.” Yair Rosenberg wrote in The Atlantic about how Gallant was clearly referring to Hamas. [Two days after October 7th, Gallant referred to a fight against human animals, and a day later he said that Hamas, ‘the ISIS of Gaza,’ are human animals. In the October 9th remarks, he also called for a “complete siege,” including cutting off food and aid.] There were President Isaac Herzog’s comments about how people in Gaza were responsible for October 7th. (PS by editor, actually the celebration of the massacres were in public openly and polls later showed most Arab Palestinians approve of it). Herzog was answering a very specific question, but, if you looked at his entire speech, he was saying, “We will scrupulously follow the laws and customs of war and try to minimize civilian casualties.” [Herzog has claimed that his quote was taken out of context because in the same press conference he rejected the idea of harming innocent civilians. He did however say that “it’s an entire nation out there that is responsible.”] In every genocide accusation, they all use the shortened edited comments in order to try and prove genocidal intent.
Holocaust historians:
Holocaust historian Norman J. W. Goda wrote a long essay titled “The Genocide Libel,” in which he points out that the "genocide" accusation about Gaza “is political, designed not so much to describe a crime, but to place Israel, its military, its citizens, and its supporters as outside the realm of decency and human values.”
Later, he wrote another piece, with the historian Jeffrey Herf, about “why it’s wrong to call Israel’s war in Gaza a ‘genocide.’ ” Genocide is defined by the Genocide Convention of 1948 as the “intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such.” Rejected by Genocide Experts: AJC’s Rebuttal.
AJC summarized why the events in Gaza are not "genocide":
1. “Genocide” refers to the physical destruction of an entire group in whole or in part that has been targeted on the basis of its identity. This is not Israel’s objective in Gaza. 2. Israel’s war is against Hamas. Is Genocide Happening in Gaza? No. Israel is responding to a genocidal attack by Hamas. 3. Israel’s actions reflect its desire to spare Palestinian civilians from harm, not to deliberately harm them. 4. Hamas’ actions are designed to cause harm to Palestinian civilians and blame Israel. 5. The “facts” of the genocide charge don’t add up. The Truth Behind the Propaganda: A Counter-Narrative.
Former British Army officer, Andrew Fox, wrote a piece:
"The only thing being genocided in Gaza is truth itself. We are living through the largest propaganda assault in modern history." He points out that the ongoing situation in Gaza is not just a military conflict, but the focal point of a massive global propaganda campaign designed to delegitimize Israel and spread antisemitism. He describes this as "Israel Derangement Syndrome," a pathology that has taken hold across the West, where Israel is unfairly demonized and subjected to a double standard.
The Distortion of Genocide: A Weapon Against Jewish Sovereignty.
Even some traditionally critical voices are pushing back. Amnesty International’s own Israel branch rejected the genocide conclusion of its parent organization, calling it predetermined and biased. Yad Vashem, the world’s preeminent Holocaust memorial, condemned the accusation as a grotesque abuse of Holocaust memory. As Bernard-Henri Lévy wrote, there is no genocide in Gaza. What exists is a tragic war, initiated by a terror group that hides behind its own civilians. The accusation of genocide, he says, is not a judgment. It’s an ideological verdict without evidence.
A comprehensive study titled “Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War (2023-2025)
A comprehensive study titled “Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War (2023-2025),” published by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, challenges claims of Israeli genocide, war crimes, and deliberate starvation in Gaza. Led by Prof. Danny Orbach, the 311-page report uses quantitative analysis and forensic documentation to dispute narratives from international organizations and media.
Key Findings: 1. Starvation Narrative: The study refutes claims of deliberate starvation, asserting more food entered Gaza during the war than before October 7, 2023. It disputes the UN’s claim of a need for 500 daily aid trucks, citing pre-war data of 73 trucks per day. COGAT reported 101 trucks daily, and UNRWA data showed 83. Looting by Hamas and inflated agricultural self-sufficiency claims (12% vs. alleged 44%) contributed to perceived shortages.
2. Casualty Data: The study criticizes Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry figures for manipulating data by labeling all deaths as civilian, inflating numbers with natural deaths, and obscuring combatant casualties. It notes safer evacuation zones like al-Mawasi had fewer deaths (under 4%), blaming higher casualties elsewhere on UN non-cooperation.
3. Humanitarian Bias: The report introduces “humanitarian bias,” where aid organizations accept alarming claims to spur action, creating a feedback loop that resists corrections. Examples include UNRWA’s unannounced data corrections and a retracted UN claim of 14,000 imminent baby deaths.
4. IDF Conduct:While acknowledging isolated incidents of potential negligence, the study finds no evidence of systematic civilian targeting. It praises IDF measures like early warnings and precision targeting, noting a lower non-combatant-to-combatant casualty ratio compared to other Western armies in urban conflicts.
5. Critique of International Reporting: The study highlights flawed UN and NGO reporting, including circular citations and opaque assessments, drawing parallels to past conflicts like the 2008-2009 Gaza War and 1990s Iraq sanctions.
Proposed Framework: The researchers advocate a new methodology for conflict analysis, emphasizing cross-referenced sources, transparency, and resistance to political narratives to ensure accurate humanitarian reporting.
Context and Implications: Published ahead of a planned IDF operation in Gaza City and amid a resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars labeling Israel’s actions as genocide, the study warns that loosely applying the term “genocide” risks diluting its legal and moral weight. Despite legally binding ICJ measures, enforcement remains limited. The report stresses anchoring humanitarian discourse in verifiable facts to address civilian suffering without distorting conflict realities.
Continuing to dismantle the 'genocide' smear against Israel:
"The Genocide Lie"
This (Dec 2023) article by a lawyer asserts that what is happening in Gaza is not genocide. The author points out that if genocide were the goal, millions would have been killed immediately, and Israel would not risk its own soldiers’ lives. He states that most Palestinian casualties are due to Hamas embedding itself within civilian infrastructure, making military targets unavoidable. Historically, the Palestinian Arab population has grown, undermining the claim of systemic extermination. In contrast, the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israelis are framed as an attempted genocide against Jews.
Journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti on the "Genocide Accusation."
Clip presentation (Nov 2024) emphasizes that accusing Israel of genocide is deeply offensive and false. The speaker criticizes the use of the term against Jews, particularly given Jewish history with real genocides, and argues that the claim is politically motivated rather than based on evidence.
The Propaganda War on Israel – WSJ Editorial Board.
This (Dec 2024) editorial criticizes Amnesty International for accusing Israel of genocide, accusing the organization of distorting international law and reality , showing its agevda driven especially already in 2022. Showing that Israel is being vilified for defending itself against Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields. The piece highlights that casualty figures omit the distinction between fighters and civilians, and that Israel’s actions are misrepresented as genocidal despite efforts to minimize civilian harm.
"U.S. Special Forces Veteran Rebuts Genocide Claim."
A veteran shares (Mar 2025) firsthand analysis, asserting Hamas deliberately targets civilians and uses them as shields. He argues that Israel is fighting a terrorist organization, not a civilian population, and calls the genocide accusation propaganda detached from military realities.
Even Hamas’ Data Disproves the Genocide Lie.
This (Apr 2025) piece by noted writer analyzes casualty data reportedly published by Hamas, noting a disproportionate number of combat-age men among the dead. The author argues that if genocide were occurring, casualties would be more evenly distributed across age and gender. Civilian deaths are acknowledged as tragic, and potential war crimes are noted, but the data allegedly shows a pattern of combatant deaths, not indiscriminate slaughter.
"The Genocide Lie in 60 Seconds"
Media watchdog CAMERA's brief (Aug 2025).video summary asserts that the claim of Israeli genocide is a falsehood promoted by NGOs and media outlets. It points out that casualty numbers are misrepresented and that Israel’s military conduct does not align with the definition of genocide.
"The Genocide Lie’s Slow, Quiet Death"
National Review (Aug 2025) article discusses how famine and starvation claims against Israel have faded due to contradictory evidence. It critiques the media and activists for promoting false narratives, such as children dying from starvation who were later revealed to suffer from genetic conditions. It also notes political backtracking, with some officials now distancing themselves from the genocide label after further examination.
More: key themes across the following:
1. Definition of Genocide: All sources emphasize that genocide requires intent to destroy a group, which Israel’s actions—targeting Hamas, issuing warnings, providing aid—do not demonstrate.
2. Hamas’s Role: Hamas’s genocidal intent, human shield tactics, and aid theft are cited as the primary causes of civilian suffering.
3. Blood Libel and Antisemitism: The genocide accusation is likened to historical blood libels, fueling antisemitism and delegitimizing Israel.
4. Evidence-Based Rebuttals: Israel’s low civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio, massive aid deliveries, and population growth contradict genocide claims.
5. Gaza's casualties reflect the tragedy of war, not genocide, and misusing the term dilutes its meaning, undermining efforts to prevent true genocides. It is also lower than other urban warfare.
6. Rising death toll in Gaza is tragic, but Holocaust scholars should know it's not genocide.
7. Israel's humanitarian efforts: Genocide perpetrators don’t aid other nations.
8. Misuse of the Term: Biased sources (e.g., U.N., IAGS) manipulate legal definitions for political purposes, undermining the term’s gravity.
9. Media and Activist Bias: Media, NGOs, and activists amplify false claims, often ignoring Hamas’s actions and Israel’s humanitarian efforts.
Rising death toll in Gaza is tragic, but Holocaust scholars should know it's not genocide. (Preston, November 2023)
David Lee Preston (reporter, columnist and editor for The Philadelphia Inquirer, child of survivors) argues that the term "genocide" is being misused against Israel in the context of its military actions in Gaza following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack, which killed 1,500 Israelis and took over 200 hostages. He invokes the legacy of Holocaust scholar Franklin Littell, who defined genocide as a deliberate attempt to destroy a nation or ethnic group, as coined by Raphael Lemkin. Preston highlights that the Palestinian population has grown from 1.4 million in 1948 to 6.6 million, suggesting no intent to annihilate. Scholars like Michael Berenbaum and Richard Libowitz support this, noting Israel's aim is to target Hamas, not civilians, despite tragic civilian deaths (over 9,000 reported by Hamas-run health ministry). They argue that Israel's actions, including warnings to civilians and treating wounded terrorists, do not align with genocidal intent, unlike Hamas's explicit goal to destroy Israel. Preston warns that mislabeling Israel's actions as genocide undermines the term's meaning and the field of Holocaust studies.
What’s Happening in Gaza is No Genocide. (Zweiback, January 2024)
Lecturer: that labeling Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide insults the memory of true genocides like the Holocaust and Cambodian atrocities. Israel’s military campaign targets Hamas, not civilians, guided by an ethical code. Hamas’s use of human shields increases civilian casualties, which are unintended by Israel. Accusing Israel of genocide equates it with history’s worst perpetrators, fueling antisemitism and potentially justifying violence against Jews.
The Real Genocides the World Ignores. (Bryen, January 2024)
Activist asserts that genocide accusations against Israel are baseless, distracting from actual genocides in Darfur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, East Timor, Guatemala, Armenia, Syria, Yemen, Congo, and China’s Uyghur persecution. Genocide requires intentional destruction of a group, which Israel’s actions against Hamas do not meet. The International Court of Justice accusations are a blood libel to delegitimize Israel, with Germany rejecting the claim as a misuse of the U.N. Genocide Convention.
Letter to the Editor: Questioning the Claims of a Genocide in Gaza. (East, May 2024)
A letter challenges a student newspaper for publishing unchallenged genocide claims in Gaza. He argues Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and stated goal to destroy Jews show its genocidal intent. Israel’s precise military response aims to minimize civilian casualties, despite Hamas’s human shield tactics. East criticizes the media for not questioning the genocide label, which he sees as propaganda obscuring Hamas’s role in Gaza’s suffering.
There is no warrant to Israel genocide claim. (Korn, April 2024)
Eugene Korn (an ethicist, author) argues there is no statistical or factual basis for labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. He defines genocide, per Raphael Lemkin and the 1951 Genocide Convention, as the intentional destruction of a group based on ethnicity, nationality, religion, or race. Despite the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health reporting 33,137 deaths (including 13,000 combatants) by April 6, 2024, Korn compares Gaza's casualty rates (1.52% of population, 0.92% civilians) to historical wars and genocides. These rates are significantly lower than non-genocidal wars like World War I (e.g., 8.57% Russian civilian deaths) or genocides like the Armenian (80%) or Jewish (67%) genocides. The civilian-to-combatant death ratio in Gaza (1.54:1) is also lower than other urban warfare (e.g., 9:1 in Mosul). Korn argues that Gaza's casualties reflect the tragedy of war, not genocide, and misusing the term dilutes its meaning, undermining efforts to prevent true genocides.
Israel is Not Conducting a Genocide in Gaza. (Hausdorff, June 2025)
Writer: the genocide accusation inverts the truth, as Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Jews was genocidal. Israel’s war targets Hamas, not Palestinians, evidenced by 1.79 million tonnes of aid and a low civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio. Hamas steals aid, and NGOs discourage access to it. The genocide charge, rooted in disinformation, misuses international law and echoes historical blood libels against Jews.
Debunking the Gaza ‘Genocide’ Blood Libel Won’t Dissuade Israel-Haters. (Tobin, December 2024)
Journalist points out that the genocide narrative persists despite evidence, like a New York Times investigation showing Israel’s rigorous targeting and low civilian casualty ratios. Hamas’s human shields and aid theft, plus U.N. refusal to secure aid routes, cause civilian suffering. The genocide claim, rooted in woke ideologies labeling Israel as an oppressor, fuels antisemitism, requiring a fight against such narratives.
Israel's humanitarian efforts: Genocide perpetrators don’t aid other nations. (Schwaeber-Issan, April 2025)
Cookie Schwaeber-Issan (former school principal, author) defends Israel against genocide accusations by highlighting its extensive history of humanitarian aid. Israel has provided rapid disaster relief to countries like Peru, Turkey, Mexico, Armenia, Rwanda, and Haiti, sending medical teams, supplies, and rescue units for earthquakes, floods, and other crises. Examples include IDF missions to Mexico City (1985), Armenia (1988), and Haiti (2016), and Eye from Zion's medical interventions in places like Kyrgyzstan. Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Thailand in March 2025, Israel sent rescue experts. Schwaeber-Issan argues that a nation committed to saving lives globally cannot logically be accused of systematic murder in Gaza. She calls on nations that benefited from Israel's aid to counter unfounded genocide claims by groups like the International Criminal Court and South Africa, emphasizing Israel's consistent humanitarian commitment despite global criticism.
No Evidence of Genocide in Gaza, UK Lawyers Say in Arms Export Case. (May 2025) UK government lawyers, in a high court case on arms exports, stated there is no evidence of genocide in Gaza or IDF targeting of women and children. This legal stance supports that Israel’s military actions do not meet genocide criteria under international law.
No, Israel Is Not Committing Genocide in Gaza. (Stephens, July 2025)
NYT's Stephens questions the genocide charge, noting that if Israel intended annihilation, the death toll would exceed the 60,000 reported by Hamas’s Health Ministry. Israel’s precision strikes and aid contradict genocidal intent. He attributes Gaza’s suffering to Hamas, which could end the war by surrendering, and sees the genocide label as a misapplication of a legal term.
Exposing Gaza Genocide Liars One Fact at a Time. (Sinkinson, August 2025)
Activist refutes genocide accusations with evidence: Israel’s civilian warnings, 2 million tons of aid, and a 1.5:1 civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio (vs. 9:1 in typical urban wars). Gaza’s population has grown due to high birth rates, contradicting extermination claims. Hamas’s human shields and aid theft cause suffering, while the genocide label is a blood libel to delegitimize Israel.
Calling the War a ‘Genocide’ is a Blood Libel, Not Scholarship. (Flatow, September 2025)
Activist criticizes the International Association of Genocide Scholars’ resolution accusing Israel of genocide as politically motivated, with only 30% of members voting. Genocide requires intent to destroy a group, which Israel’s actions—targeting Hamas, issuing warnings, allowing aid—do not meet. The accusation, likened to a blood libel, fuels antisemitism and protects Hamas’s genocidal intent.
Lies of Genocide Against Israel Distort Truth and Endanger Jews. (The Focus Project, September 2025)
Activists assert that genocide accusations stigmatize Jews globally. Israel’s actions, including $473 million in aid, medical evacuations, and warnings, contradict genocidal intent. Hamas’s charter and October 7, 2023, attacks show its genocidal goals. The IAGS resolution, passed by a minority, relies on biased sources, undermining international law and fueling antisemitism.
‘People TOO STUPID To See There’s NO GENOCIDE In Gaza’. (TalkTV, September 2025)
Kemi Badenoch warns that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas’s terrorism. She criticizes genocide claims, pointing out Israel targets Hamas, not civilians, and the war could end if Hamas releases hostages. The genocide accusation misrepresents reality and ignores Hamas’s role in prolonging the conflict.
Battered in NY, Buoyed in DC. (Keinon, September 2025)
Journalist notes that a U.N. report and IAGS resolution falsely accuse Israel of genocide, despite flawed evidence and biased sources. These claims gain global traction, reinforcing anti-Israel narratives. Israel’s civilian evacuations and aid contradict genocide claims, but media amplification fuels public misperception and hostility toward Israel.
There is No Genocide in Gaza Says US Ambassador to Israel. (Channel 4, September 2025)
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee dismisses genocide claims, stating Israel could have caused greater destruction if that were its intent. Israel’s evacuations and aid are inconsistent with genocide, and responsibility for the conflict lies with Hamas.
It’s Not Israel That Should Be Charged with a Campaign of Genocide. (Parsons, September 2025)
Attorney, author, journalist points out that genocide accusations misuse the term, defined as intentional group destruction. Israel’s warnings, aid, and peace offers show no genocidal intent, while Hamas’s charter and October 7, 2023, atrocities reveal its genocidal goals. The IAGS resolution, passed by a minority, is a biased attempt to malign Israel, diluting the meaning of genocide.
PM Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly. (September 2025)
Netanyahu calls genocide accusations “ridiculous,” highlighting Israel’s civilian evacuations to safe zones, which no genocidal regime would do. He defends the war against Hamas as necessary to prevent further attacks, targeting terrorists, not civilians.
The Slow Death of the Genocide Lie – Brendan O’Neill. (September 2025)
Noted columnist critiques the (sham) International Association of Genocide Scholars for passing a resolution accusing Israel of genocide. It mocks the group’s lack of credibility, citing spoof members and limited participation in the vote. The piece argues that the resolution ignores Hamas's role and Israeli humanitarian efforts, portraying the genocide accusation as politically driven and detached from the reality of war.
"The Abuse of the Term 'Genocide' is Appalling" by Daniel Clarke-Serret and Dave Rich (October 2025)
The article, written by antisemitism expert Dave Rich and introduced by editor Daniel Clarke-Serret, critiques the misuse of the term "genocide" in relation to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, focusing on a flawed UN report. Published in the wake of an Islamist terror attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, the piece connects the inflammatory "genocide" narrative to rising antisemitism and violence against Jewish communities in the UK and beyond The piece points out that the "genocide" accusation against Israel is a politically motivated distortion, lacking legal grounding and ignoring the complexities of the Gaza conflict. This narrative not only misrepresents the situation but also incites antisemitism, endangering Jewish communities and undermining prospects for peace.
Debunking the "Genocidal Intent" Claim – Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem.
It (Sep 2025) disputes the interpretation of statements made by Israeli officials as evidence of genocidal intent. It accuses critics of twisting and fabricating quotes—particularly those of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant—to falsely attribute genocidal motivation. The post emphasizes that these officials were referring to Hamas, not all Arab Palestinians, and that claims of genocidal intent are baseless and dishonest.
The Danger of Equating Genocide With Gaza.
Let’s be clear: civilians are dying in Gaza. That is tragic. But tragedy is not genocide. The difference lies in intent, context, and fact. Hamas wants genocide. Israel does not. That distinction defines the moral landscape of this war. The genocide accusation is not a defense of Palestinian lives. It’s a weapon against Jewish sovereignty. And the world should recognize it for what it is—a lie. _____
Notes
1. 'Pogroms in Palestine before the creation of the state of Israel (1830-1948)'. Georges Bensoussan, 'Fondapol'. April 2024. [https://www.fondapol.org/en/study/pogroms-in-palestine-before-the-creation-of-the-state-of-israel-1830-1948/]
2. 'Attacking Israel with the genocide lie'. By dallasnews Administrator. 'Dallas News' July 16, 2014. [https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2014/07/17/attacking-israel-with-the-genocide-lie/]
3. 'The genocide lie: Why do Israel’s critics keep repeating it?' James Sinkinson, 'JNS', November 23, 2021. [https://www.jns.org/the-genocide-lie-why-do-israels-critics-keep-repeating-it/]
4. 'The groundwork is being laid to accuse Israel of genocide (update)'. EoZ, April 03, 2023. [https://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-groundwork-is-being-laid-to-accuse.html]
5. 'NGO Atrocity Inversion: False Accusations of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing to Distract from Hamas Massacre'. 'NGO Monitor'. October 23, 2023 [https://ngo-monitor.org/reports/false-accusations-genocide-and-ethnic-cleansing/]
6. (US rejects the "genocide" claim).
* 'Austin: No proof Israel is committing genocide'. 'Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)', April 9, 2024. [https://www.jns.org/austin-no-proof-israel-committing-genocide/]
* 'White House sees no genocide in Gaza'. 'Reuters' Videos. Updated Mon, May 13, 2024. [https://www.yahoo.com/news/white-house-sees-no-genocide-015411552.html]; 'Biden Declares Israel’s Military Operation in Gaza ‘Is Not Genocide’'. 'The New York Times', May 20, 2024. [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/20/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas-rafah]
* Schneider, Elena; Haberkorn, Jennifer; Stokols, Eli. 'Biden: What's happening in Gaza 'is not genocide''. 'Politico. May 20, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250115004944/https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/20/biden-gaza-not-genocide-israel-00159020]
* 'Kamala Harris: What She’s Said About Israel-Hamas War'. 'Newsweek', July 22, 2024. "Harris' office made clear she disagreed with the characterization of Israel's actions as a genocide". [https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-israel-hamas-war-gaza-statements-foreign-policy-1928566]
* ' 'Not genocide': Biden rejects anti-Israel claims". 'JNS', Oct 7, 2024. “Contrary to allegations against Israel made by the International Court of Justice, what's happening is not genocide,” Biden said on Monday. [https://www.jns.org/not-genocide-biden-rejects-anti-israel-claims/]
* 'White House’s Kirby: No genocide in Gaza even though civilian toll is ‘unacceptably high’'. Jacob Magid, 'Times of Israel', January 8, 2025. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/white-houses-kirby-no-genocide-in-gaza-even-though-civilian-toll-is-unacceptably-high/]
* ' ‘They’re in a war there’: Trump rejects claims of genocide in Gaza'. 'The JC', August 4, 2025. [https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/trump-no-genocide-gaza-ia35ifye]
7. 'Canada rejects genocide allegation made against Israel'. 'Toronto Star', January 12, 2024. [https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/justin-trudeau-breaks-silence-over-canadas-position-on-israel-genocide-allegations/article_613ade0a-b16b-11ee-b3e1-4b98cc95f239.html]
8. (Germany rejects the "genocide" claim).'
* Germany Rejects UN ’Genocide’ Charge Against Israel'. 'AFP via Barron’s', January 12, 2024. [https://www.barrons.com/news/germany-rejects-un-genocide-charge-against-israel-6af01195]; 'Gaza, German Economy Minister Habeck: "Israel is not committing genocide"'. “Whoever would like to do it is Hamas”. 'Agenzia Nova', January 11, 2024. [https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/gaza-il-ministro-delleconomia-tedesco-habeck-israele-non-commette-genocidio/]
* 'German Chancellor: Israel’s actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide.' Elad Benari. 'Israel National News', Sep 19, 2025. [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/415177]; 'Merz: Germany still to decide whether to back sanctions on Israel'. 'Reuters', 'Jerusalem Post Staff', September 18, 2025. "Merz said Israel's actions in Gaza were not proportional to its stated goals, but said Germany did not share the view that the actions amounted to genocide." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-868041]
9. 'France Rejects Genocide Accusations Against Israel in Gaza'. 'New York Times', January 17, 2024. [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/middleeast/france-israel-genocide-gaza.html]
10. (UK rejects the "genocide" claim).
* 'UK says it has 'considerable concerns' about ICJ ruling, rejects genocide accusation'. The 'Times of Israel'. January 27, 2024. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-says-it-has-considerable-concerns-about-icj-ruling-rejects-genocide-accusation/]
* ’UK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ’Genocide’ in Gaza,’ 'Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)', September 11, 2025. [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/09/11/uk-government-rejects-determination-of-israeli-genocide-in-gaza/]
11. 'Israel has hit civilians in Gaza but no genocide - Tajani'. 'Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata'. January 11, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20241228130536/https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2024/01/11/israel-has-hit-civilians-in-gaza-but-no-genocide-tajani_05247bb7-3385-42c9-a907-565bdba33c12.html]
12. 'Poland's new envoy rejects Gaza genocide claims, says democracies must back Israel'. 'The Times of Israel', October 31, 2024 [https://www.timesofisrael.com/polands-new-envoy-rejects-gaza-genocide-claims-says-democracies-must-back-israel/]
13. 'Hungarian FM to 'Post': Genocide claim at ICJ is nonsense, we back Israel.' Tova Lazaroff, 'The Jerusalem Post', January 26, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/international/article-783796]
14. 'Belgian PM rejects ‘genocide’ claim, cautions against recognizing Palestinian state'. Canaan Lidor, 'JNS', May 1, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/belgian-pm-rejects-genocide-claim-cautions-against-recognizing-palestinian-state/]
15. (EU VS Spanish Socialist Workers' Party's Ribera): 'EU Commission rejects VP Ribera’s remark that Israel’s Gaza war is genocide' By Elena Giordano.l, 'Politico', September 5, 2025. “It’s not up to the Commission to judge on this question and definition, but really for the courts,” says chief spokesperson. [https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-rejects-vice-president-ribera-genocide-remarks-israel-gaza/]
16. 'Australian minister rejects “premise” of genocide in Gaza'. 'Newscop', January 17, 2024. [https://newscop.com.au/2024/01/17/australian-minister-rejects-premise-of-genocide-in-gaza/]
17. 'Claudia Sheinbaum anuncia dos decretos para maestros y se niega a repudiar el genocidio en Gaza'. 'La Izquierda Diario'. June 23, 2025. [https://www.laizquierdadiario.com/Claudia-Sheinbaum-anuncia-dos-decretos-para-maestros-y-se-niega-a-repudiar-el-genocidio-en-Gaza]
18. Milei: Israel não está cometendo excessos | CNN PRIME TIME. CNN Brasil. Apr 1, 2024. "Em uma entrevista à CNN, o presidente argentino, Javier Milei, criticou as declarações do presidente Lula sobre o conflito em Gaza. Milei disse que os socialistas têm dois pesos e duas medidas." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4ELcte_CCE]
19. 'Paraguay rejects accusations presented against Israel at the International Court of Justice'. Agencia de Información Paraguaya. January 10, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20241228130538/https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/2024/01/10/paraguay-rejects-accusations-presented-against-israel-at-the-international-court-of-justice/]
20. Salo Aizenberg, 'A strong consensus has formed: there is no genocide in Gaza'. 'X (formerly Twitter)', May 20, 2025. [https://x.com/Aizenberg55/status/1924827781449322924]
21. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, 'International law scholar: There is no genocide in Gaza'. 'Jerusalem Post', July 28, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-862339]
22. '5 Reasons Why the Events in Gaza Are Not ’Genocide’'. 'American Jewish Committee (AJC)', July 22, 2025. [https://www.ajc.org/news/5-reasons-why-the-events-in-gaza-are-not-genocide]
23. Jeremy Sharon, Jacob Magid, and ToI Staff, 'Predetermined conclusions: Amnesty Israel workers slam parent group’s ’genocide’ charge'. 'Times of Israel', December 5, 2024. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/predetermined-conclusions-amnesty-israel-workers-slam-parent-groups-genocide-charge/]
24. 'Yad Vashem rejects genocide allegation against Israel'. 'JNS via Columbus Jewish News', July 28, 2025. [https://www.columbusjewishnews.com/jns/yad-vashem-rejects-genocide-allegation-against-israel/article_5e806ad9-0b74-5f07-8e22-19d527b91ab5.html]
25. Bernard-Henri Lévy, 'There Is No ’Genocide’ in Gaza'. 'New York Sun', November 21, 2024. [https://bernard-henri-levy.com/en/there-is-no-genocide-in-gaza/]
26. 'There is no starvation in Gaza caused by Israel, Hamas at fault: Consul general'. 'NewsNation', July 29, 2025. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VMLWiktY1g]
27. Charlie Kirk, 'No, Israel is NOT Starving Gazans: Debunking the Latest Propaganda Attacks Against Israel'. 'Facebook Video', July 28, 2025. [https://www.facebook.com/realCharlieKirk/videos/no-israel-is-not-starving-gazans-debunking-the-latest-propaganda-attacks-against/679765591775249/]
28. 'Aboriginal Australians go to bat for Israel'. Rolene Marks, 'JNS', June 10, 2025 [https://www.jns.org/aboriginal-australians-go-to-bat-for-israel/]
29. Dennis Prager, 'The word ’genocide’ is losing its meaning'. 'Facebook', May 31, 2025. [https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1254178386065615&id=100044203970872]
30. Alan Dershowitz, 'Why ’Gaza genocide’ claims equal Holocaust denial'. 'New York Post', July 15, 2025. [https://nypost.com/2025/07/15/opinion/why-gaza-genocide-claims-equal-holocaust-denial/]
31. Maïa de La Baume, 'There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, top international law expert says'. 'Euro News', August 1, 2025. [https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/01/there-is-no-clear-intent-to-commit-genocide-in-gaza-top-international-law-expert-says]
32. 'New study debunks Gaza genocide claims, finds flaws in UN, int'l reporting on war'. 'Jerusalem Post', August 3, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-866183]
33. 'Debunking the genocide myth'. "It doesn't take a scholar to understand that Israel isn't trying to eliminate the Palestinians." David Friedman, 'JNS', September 6, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/debunking-the-genocide-myth/]
34. 'Israel is not guilty of genocide in Gaza'. Sherwin Pomerantz, 'The Jerusalem Post', July 22, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-861715]
35. 'I am a war scholar - there is no genocide in Gaza'. John Spencer, 'The Jerusalem Post', July 27, 2025. "I have reviewed their orders, watched their targeting process, and seen soldiers take real risks to avoid harming civilians. Nothing I have seen or studied resembles genocide or genocidal intent." [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-862390]
36. (More on Omer Bartov):
* Rachel O’Donoghue, 'I’m a Genocide Scholar... And I’ve Been Prepping My NYT Genocide Case Against Israel for Years'. 'Honest Reporting', July 17, 2025. [https://honestreporting.com/im-a-genocide-scholar-and-ive-been-prepping-my-nyt-genocide-case-against-israel-for-years/]
* '‘The New York Times’ genocide scholar is no neutral observer'. Moshe Phillips, 'JNS', July 21, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/the-new-york-times-genocide-scholar-is-no-neutral-observer/]
* 'Genocide is a grave crime, let’s not politicize it.' "It is not a synonym for horror, but a distinct legal concept that must remain separate from the politics of outrage." Shlomo Dubnov, 'JNS', July 23, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/genocide-is-a-grave-crime-lets-not-politicize-it/]
37. 'Israel Chooses Survival over Surrender' Dr. Fiamma Nirenstein, 'JCPA', September 18, 2025. "Peace will come when Hamas is defeated. If Europe insists on saving Hamas, Europe will pay the price." [https://jcpa.org/israel-chooses-survival-over-surrender/]
38. 'Israel's war is many things, but it is not genocide'. Accusations of genocide not only misrepresent the legal definition but also ignore the reality of how Israel wages this war. A state plotting genocide does not stop military operations for hostage exchanges, allow in hundreds of aid trucks, tolerate open dissent among its top leaders, or permit its own policies to be publicly challenged in real time. Zina Rakhamilova, 'Israel Hayom', August 11, 2025. [https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/08/11/israels-war-is-many-things-but-it-is-not-a-campaign-to-annihilate-a-people/]
39. 'How is the PA's agenda not genocide?' 'JNS', Mar 26, 2024. "Washington wants an entity that requires terrorists be paid for killing Israelis to rule post-war Gaza." [https://www.jns.org/how-is-the-pas-agenda-not-genocide/]
40. (Re IAGS):
* Joe Brown, 'Want to be a renowned genocide scholar? Pay $30'. 'i24NEWS', September 3, 2025. [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/artc-want-to-be-a-renowned-genocide-scholar-pay-30]
* [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/more-than-500-experts-sign-demand-that-genocide-scholars-group-retract-accusation-against-israel/ The Times of Israel] – "More than 500 experts sign demand that genocide scholars group retract accusation against Israel" (September 9, 2025) * [https://www.camera.org/article/abcs-selective-and-one-sided-coverage-of-the-iags-genocide-libel/ CAMERA] – "ABC’s Selective and One-Sided Coverage of the IAGS Genocide Libel" (September 5, 2025)
* [https://www.timesofisrael.com/genocide-scholar-says-group-pushed-through-israel-condemnation-without-debate/ The Times of Israel] – "Genocide scholar says group pushed through Israel condemnation without debate" (September 2, 2025)
* [https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/charade-academic-garb The Washington Institute] – "The Charade of Academic Garb" (September 2, 2025)
* [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/artc-want-to-be-a-renowned-genocide-scholar-pay-30 i24 News] – "Want to be a renowned genocide scholar? Pay $30" (September 3, 2025)
* [https://themedialine.org/top-stories/only-28-of-scholars-associations-members-voted-on-gaza-genocide-resolution-but-global-media-missed-the-story/ The Media Line] – "Only 28% of Scholars Association’s Members Voted on Gaza Genocide Resolution, but Global Media Missed the Story" (September 4, 2025)
* [https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-pr-jihad/ The Times of Israel Blogs] – "The PR Jihad" (September 7, 2025). 'The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) membership criteria was exposed on X by Salo Aizenberg of Honest Reporting. Soon after, people began joining under fake names, real names, their pets joined, and even “Adolf Hitler” joined. Actual genocide scholar, Professor Mia Bloom, Ph.D., one of the founding members of IAGS, and others, exposed the voting process as a sham vote without transparency, without the standard debate, and any dissent was blocked.'
41. (Re al-Jazeera):
* 'Fatah: Al-Jazeera is a mouthpiece for Hamas'. The Jerusalem Post, Mar 9, 2008. [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/fatah-al-jazeera-is-a-mouthpiece-for-hamas]
* 'Al-Jazeera's pro-Hamas mouthpiece'. By Roi Kais. 'Ynetnews', Nov 8, 2014 — "The al-Jazeera network has chosen a clear side in the Gaza–Israel conflict, and anchorwoman Ghada Owais is taking the lead in the network's one sided-coverage." [https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4557111,00.html]
* 'How Qatar became a key world player and fed the Hamas beast.' "Qatar has used its wealth to buy friends on every side of every conflict. This has helped it give money to fund Hamas." By Shlomo Maital. The Jerusalem Post, December 23, 2023. [https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-779058]
* 'Journalists in the service of Hamas.' Ben-Dror Yemini. 'Ynetnews', January 10, 2024. [https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/sywu00psop]
* 'Knesset approves bill to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel'. Ynetnews, April 1, 2024 — "The time has come to remove Hamas' mouthpiece from our country." [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b17yvd00yr]
* 'Captured Documents Show Al Jazeera Ties to Hamas, Islamic Jihad.' Ahmad Sharawi, FDD, October 29, 2024. [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/policy_briefs/2024/10/29/captured-documents-show-al-jazeera-ties-to-hamas-islamic-jihad/]
* 'Palestinian Authority freezes Al Jazeera operations in West Bank'. "The freeze in operations follows Fatah's December 23 announcement that they will ban the media giant after inciting during clashes in Jenin." 'The Jerusalem Post', January 1, 2025 [https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-835752]
* 'Palestinian Articles: Al-Jazeera Is A Hamas Mouthpiece That Spreads The Movement's Lies'. MEMRI, February 20, 2025 [https://www.memri.org/reports/palestinian-articles-al-jazeera-hamas-mouthpiece-spreads-movements-lies]
* 'IDF kills Hamas terrorist doubling as journalist'. 'The Jerusalem Post', August 11, 2025 [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-863836]
42. 'Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas'. "Yahya Sinwar’s correspondence with compatriots and mediators shows he is confident that Hamas can outlast Israel." Ahmed Deeb for The Wall Street Journal By Summer Said and Rory Jones. 'Wall Street Journal'. June 10, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240611011538/https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/gaza-chiefs-brutal-calculation-civilian-bloodshed-will-help-hamas-626720e7]; 'Gaza Chief Sinwar Is Confident that Hamas Can Outlast Israel'. Daily Alert', June 11 2025 [https://www.dailyalert.org/rss/Mainissues.php?id=90618]; The Brutal Calculation of Hamas’s Leader'. 'Wall Street Journal'. June 17, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240617235041/https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-brutal-calculation-of-hamass-leader/d3c7ec22-1b1d-4980-a930-f337156b2031]
43. (Re Hamas using its people as human shields):
* 'Hybrid Threats: Hamas’ use of human shields in Gaza'. StratCom | NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence Riga, Latvia. Stratcomcoe.org. June 6, 2019. [https://stratcomcoe.org/publications/hybrid-threats-hamas-use-of-human-shields-in-gaza/87]
* 'Hamas attack: Israel will protect its people and its future'. The Boston Globe. October 8, 2023. [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/08/opinion/hamas-attack-israel-deaths/]
* 'Israel Can Defend Itself and Uphold Its Values'. October 14, 2023 . The Editorial Board. 'The New York Times'. ..."Hamas is using the people of Gaza as human shields against Israel’s bombing campaign." [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/14/opinion/israel-gaza-war.html]
* 'Biden: Civilians in Gaza 'Being Used as Human Shields''. 'Times of Israel', Oct 15, 2023. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-says-hamas-using-innocent-gazans-as-human-shields-calls-netanyahu-pas-abbas/]; 'Biden: Civilians in Gaza 'Being Used as Human Shields'' | WSJ News. YouTube. October 14, 2023. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3H47vTKh3E].
* 'EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as ‘human shields’'. 'AP', November 13, 2023. [https://apnews.com/article/european-union-condemn-hamas-human-shields-2c0d1c04cb38fc4acce37d8d624e1a3f]
* 'We can’t ignore the truth that Hamas uses human shields'. Jason Willick, 'The Washington Post', November 14, 2023 [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/14/hamas-human-shields-tactic/]
* 'The Anti-Israel Mind in Profile: Elizabeth Warren'. By Rhe Editorial Board, Oct. 7, 2024. [https://www.wsj.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-israel-oct-7-statement-hamas-hezbollah-ab185be2]
* 'A Hostage Deal Is a Poison Pill for Israel'. Bret Stephens, 'The New York Times', September 3, 2024. [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/opinion/israel-hostages-gaza.html]
* 'Hamas cannot be allowed to use hospitals as fortresses'. "Using patients as human shields is despicable. It must be prevented." Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, 'The Telegraph', November 14, 2023. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/14/hamas-hospitals-israel-war-gaza-fortresses/]
* 'Hamas are cruelly turning hospitals into targets'. Arsen Ostrovsky, 'The Telegraph' November 16, 2023. "The international community should direct its outrage at the terrorists systematically using civilians as human shields." [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/16/hamas-are-cruelly-turning-hospitals-into-targets/]
* 'Shifa Hospital anticlimax: 200 Hamas forces evaporate into thin air? - analysis' 'The Jerusalem Post', November 13, 2023. "Why did the IDF find more traces of hostages and more powerful weapons at the Rantisi Hospital only a few days ago?" [https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-773432]
* 'IDF uncovers, destroys explosive devices in UNRWA kindergarten in West Bank'. 'Jerusalem Post' Staff, January 4, 2024. "Many weapons and other pieces of military equipment were confiscated and destroyed besides those found in the kindergarten." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-780826]
* 'Hamas uses civilians as human shields, Gazan journalist states'. 'The Jerusalem Post', February 15, 2024. "Saftawi says it's the first time in a decade that he's been able to speak on this publicly." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-787028]
* 'A Tunnel Offers Clues to How Hamas Uses Gaza's Hospitals'. 'The New York Times', February 12, 2024. "Al-Shifa, Israeli officials have argued, is an example of Hamas's willingness to use hospitals as cover and turn civilians into human shields." [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/12/world/middleeast/gaza-tunnel-israel-hamas.html]
* 'Inside Hamas: How the terrorist organization uses guerrilla tactics to wage war'. Darcie Grunblatt, 'The Jerusalem Post', July 13, 2024. "Hamas uses civilian homes to stockpile weapons, dresses its fighters as civilians and moves through an extensive tunnel network to sneak up on and ambush Israeli soldiers." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-810162]
* 'Human shields? UN, you’re blaming the wrong side - editorial' "Hamas has used the human shield tactic at least since 2007." 'JPost' Editorial, June 23, 2024. [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-807264]
* 'WATCH: IDF reveals Hamas launched rockets from humanitarian area in civilian clothes'. 'Jerusalem Post' Staff. August 14, 2024. "Hamas deliberately embedded its military assets used to carry out attacks against Israel next to humanitarian infrastructure and the civilian population." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-814639]
* 'Hamas terrorists use Gaza schools as refuges, and refugees as human shields'. 'Ynet', August 11, 2025. "Thousands of Palestinians have found refuge in Gaza's schools, despite poor conditions and severe overcrowding; however, the increasing use of UN facilities by Hamas operatives for terror activities has led to a corresponding rise in IDF airstrikes." [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkyhnpiq0]
* 'Hamas Used Gaza Hospital as a Command Center, U.S. Intelligence Says'. Julian E. Barnes, 'The New York Times', January 2, 2024. [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/us/politics/gaza-hospital-hamas.html]
* 'How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power.' Julian E. Barnes, Adam Rasgon, Adam Goldman and Ronen Bergman. 'The New York Times', September 13, 2024. "The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war". Hamas’s practice of operating from civilian areas of Gaza has drawn sharp criticism from Palestinians. “Those launching rockets and firing bullets from civilian areas don’t care about civilians,” said Abu Shaker, whose family has been repeatedly displaced. He asked to be identified by his nickname. “If you want to fight Israel, you should go do that. But why are you coming to hide among the civilians?” At the beginning of the war, he said, militants fired rockets at Israel from the busy towns of Deir al Balah and Nuseirat in central Gaza. Residents hurried indoors in anticipation of retaliatory Israeli strikes. It is notoriously difficult to assess public opinion in Gaza. Mobile phone networks have been spotty. Polling is extremely complicated. Interviews are challenging to conduct, especially during a war. And speaking out against Hamas is risky. Still, Palestinians interviewed by The New York Times expressed frustration with Hamas, particularly over its practice of embedding in civilian areas. The Palestinians interviewed said that while Israel bore enormous responsibility for the suffering the war has brought upon them, Hamas did too. Hamas built access points to its extensive tunnel network inside homes. An aerial photo recovered by the Israeli military from a Hamas commander’s post shows three dozen hidden tunnel entrances marked with color-coded dots and arrows in one crowded neighborhood. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240913160055/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/us/politics/hamas-power-gaza-violence-israel.html]
* 'IDF operates against Hamas terror hub near Jabalya hospital'. 'Jerusalem Post' Staff. December 24, 2024. Terrorists had planted explosive devices and booby traps in the area surrounding the hospital’s compound. [https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-834740]
* 'Leaked documents expose Hamas's exploitation of Gaza hospitals' Jacob Laznik, 'The Jerusalem Post', September 10, 2025. "Hamas also tracked UNRWA, WHO, Doctors Without Borders, and Red Cross staff inside Gaza hospitals, framing aid groups as potential intelligence threats." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-867031]
* 'Hamas, not the IDF, endangers Gazan civilians'. "International law makes Hamas, not Israel, responsible for civilian harm, yet much of the world continues to misjudge the situation." Eric R. Mandel, 'The Jerusalem Post', September 11, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-866996]
44. (Re Hamas blocking evacuation):
'Hamas tells Gaza residents to stay put as Israel ground offensive looms'. By 'Reuters', October 13, 2023. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-tells-gaza-residents-stay-home-israel-ground-offensive-looms-2023-10-13/]; 'Hamas Tells Civilians Not to Evacuate to the South'. 'Wall Street Journal', October 13, 2023. [https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/israel-hamas-war-gaza-strip/card/hamas-tells-civilians-not-to-evacuate-to-the-south-T9TX4p5KHl930OHJDyfp]; 'Hamas seen blocking evacuation routes in Gaza - IDF'. 'The Jerusalem Post', October 15, 2023. [https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-768382]
* 'Hamas blocks Gazans from evacuating to safe zones". 'Israel Hayom', October 14, 2024. "Fresh evidence has come to light regarding Hamas' ruthless exploitation of Gaza civilians as human shields." [https://www.israelhayom.com/2024/10/14/hamas-blocks-gazans-from-evacuating-to-safe-zones/]
* 'WATCH: Hamas prevents evacuation from Gaza City with threats and attacks on civilians". "60,000-80,000 out of one million have left the city, with the majority still staying because of threats from Hamas terrorists." Yonah Jrremy Bob, The Jerusalem Post', September 3, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-866195]
45. 'Two Americans Injured by Direct Hamas Attack at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Aid Site'. July 5, 2025. "GHF Distribution Site Attacked.. GHF Bypasses Hamas to Deliver Aid.. Hamas Threatens GHF, Gazans Seeking Aid.." [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/07/05/two-americans-injured-by-direct-hamas-attack-at-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-aid-site/]
46. Ironic Much? "Hamas attacks UN workers, then cries about Israel blowing up APC's in Gaza'. Gila Isaacson, 'Jfeed'. Sep 20, 2025. "Hamas gunmen allegedly opened fire on UN aid teams in southern Gaza, seizing vehicles and blocking a new aid corridor, as the group simultaneously accused Israel of deploying explosive APCs." [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/hamas-un-aid-attacks-gaza]
47. 'Hamas losing iron grip on Gaza as US-backed group gets aid to Palestinians in need'. Rachel Wolf, 'Fox News', July 17, 2025. "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has delivered over 76 million meals since May despite criticism from the international community." [https://www.foxnews.com/world/hamas-losing-iron-grip-gaza-us-backed-group-gets-aid-palestinians-need]
48. (Re Hamas' "Health Ministry" Are Untrustworthy).
* 'UN blames ‘fog of war’ for major overcounting of Gazan child deaths'. Mike Wagenheim, 'JNS', May 12, 2024. [https://www.jns.org/un-blames-fog-of-war-for-major-overcounting-of-gazan-child-fatalities/]
* 'How the Gaza Ministry of Health Fakes Casualty Numbers'. "The evidence is in their own poorly fabricated figures." Abraham Wyner, 'Tablet Magazine', March 6, 2024 [https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/how-gaza-health-ministry-fakes-casualty-numbers]
* 'Gaza Fatality Data Has Become Completely Unreliable'. Gabriel Epstein, The Washington Institute, March 26, 2024. [https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/gaza-fatality-data-has-become-completely-unreliable]
* 'Women and children of Gaza are killed less frequently as war’s toll rises, AP data analysis finds.' By Josef Federman and Larry Fenn. 'AP', June 10, 2024 [https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-casualties-toll-65e18f3362674245356c539e4bc0b67a]
* 'Not one person found under the rubble in Gaza for four months - there are still exactly 10,000 missing (if you believe Hamas, which the UN does)'. EoZ, September 1, 2024. [https://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2024/09/not-one-person-found-under-rubble-in.html]
* 'UK think tank: Gaza death toll inflated to defame Israel for targeting civilians." "Hamas figures appear to include thousands who died of natural causes, Henry Jackson Society finds, accusing international media of being too quick to accept terror group's numbers." By ToI Staff, December 15, 2024. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-think-tank-gaza-death-toll-inflated-to-defame-israel-for-targeting-civilians/]; 'New study shows: Gazan civilian death toll deliberately exaggerated to vilify Israel.' "Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny." 'Israel National News'. December, 15, 2024. [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400739]
49. COGAT Humanitarian Efforts in the Gaza Strip (Gov.il). August 2025. https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/news/mfa-response-to-ipc-report-22-aug-2025/en/English_Swords_of_Iron_DOCUMENTS_COGAT_Humanitarian_Efforts_in_the_Gaza_Strip%25E2%2580%2593Response_to_recent_IPC_publication-August_2025.pdf
50. 'What's for lunch in Gaza today?' "COGAT’s viral video of a fully stocked Gaza supermarket has ignited fierce debate online, with Israel using the clip to dispute UN famine reports and critics accusing it of propaganda." Gila Isaacson, 'JFeed', September 2, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/gaza-food-security-debate]
51. (COGAT exposing UN):
* UN misrepresents Gaza aid flow, Israel says nearly 6,000 trucks not counted (Ynet News). August 19, 2025. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1wd5bzfll
* COGAT: UN massively undercounts Gaza aid trucks (JNS.org). August 19, 2025. https://www.jns.org/cogat-un-boosted-gaza-aid-collection-sharply/
* Humanitarian Aid in Gaza: What’s Really Happening (AJC). June 11, 2025. https://www.ajc.org/news/humanitarian-aid-in-gaza-whats-really-happening
* Evidence Of UNRWA Aid To Hamas On And After October 7th (UN Watch). February 27, 2025. https://unwatch.org/evidence-of-unrwa-aid-to-hamas-on-and-after-october-7th/
* Israeli intelligence docs detail alleged UNRWA staff links to Hamas, including 12 accused in Oct. 7 attack (CBS News). January 29, 2024 (updated context in 2025 reports). https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-unrwa-un-staff-intelligence-dossier-oct-7-terror-attack/
* UN misrepresents Gaza aid flow, Israel says nearly 6,000 trucks not counted (Ynet News). August 19, 2025. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1wd5bzfll
* UN Reports 88 Percent of Aid Trucks Slated for Delivery in Gaza Since May Looted Along Routes (FDD.org). August 5, 2025. https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/08/05/un-reports-88-percent-of-aid-trucks-slated-for-delivery-in-gaza-since-may-looted-along-routes/
52. 'Some 80% of Gaza fatalities are Hamas or family members.' 'JNS', Oct 7, 2024. "Israel has estimated that 17,000 combatants have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas is privately admitting that 80% of the Palestinians killed during the year-long war in Gaza are Hamas members or their families.." [https://www.jns.org/eighty-percent-of-gaza-fatalities-are-hamas-or-family-members/]
53. (Deceiving "shocking' images) 'They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems.' "A Free Press investigation found that the viral photos lacked important context: The subjects have cystic fibrosis, rickets, or other serious ailments." Olivia Reingold and Tanya Lukyanova. 'The Free Press', August 17, 2025. [https://www.thefp.com/p/they-became-symbols-for-gazan-starvation] [https://archive.is/HtNhw]
* 'With EVERY photo of a ‘starving’ Gazan proving fake, how can you believe the famine claims?' By Post Editorial Board. 'New York Post'. August 18, 2025 [https://nypost.com/2025/08/18/opinion/with-every-photo-of-a-starving-gazans-proving-fake-beware-of-claims-of-gaza-famine/]
54. 'TIME's 'Starving Gazans' Cover Under Fire: Photographer Linked to Shocking BILD Exposé'. "TIME magazine is under renewed scrutiny after emotional testimony from Gaza-based photographer Ali Jadallah, whose deeply personal losses raise concerns over potential bias in conflict imagery. Critics question whether his work, used on TIME’s August 1 cover, reinforces a pro-Palestinian narrative amid allegations of staged photos and links to Anadolu Agency, the same outlet tied to a BILD exposé." 'JFeed', Aug 7, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/time-gaza-photo-controversy]
55. (Re Shukeiri):
* 'Behind the British Conspiracy.' 'B'nai B'rith Messenger', 12 July 1946. [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/bbh/1946/07/12/01/article/47].
* 'Antiwar Group Warns Public of PLO Leader Shukairy.' The Detroit Jewish News. Friday, February 03, 1967, p.9. [https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/djnews/djn.1967.02.03.001/9].
* Kedourie, E. (2012). Arabic Political Memoirs and Other Studies. Taylor & Francis, p. 189. [https://books.google.com/books?id=JX8sBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA189].
* Lipstadt, D. E. (2016). 'Holocaust: An American Understanding'. United Kingdom: Rutgers University Press. From the MidEast to Moscow: Holocaust Redux? [https://books.google.com/books?id=mXxRDAAAQBAJ&pg=PT90].
* New Outlook, Volume 16, Issue 1. Volume 17, Issue 1, 1973, p. 28. [https://books.google.com/books?id=cWThAAAAMAAJ&q=shukeiri].
56. 'PLO Leader Admits Support for Nazis, Says They Saw Zionism as Common Enemy (VIDEO)'. 'The Algemeiner', December 18, 2013. [https://www.algemeiner.com/2013/12/18/plo-leader-admits-support-for-nazis-says-they-saw-zionism-as-common-enemy-video/]
57. The Sydney Morning Herald. May 19, 1974. [https://books.google.com/books?id=oQtiAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA4] 'GENOCIDE[SIC] CLAIM BY ARABS'. "BEIRUT, Saturday.-Palestinian guerilla leaders have pledged to step up their operations against Israel despite the heavy casualties suffered in last Thursday's Israeli air attacks. Mr Farouk Kaddoumi, head of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, said the "barbaric raids showed that Israel was adopting a policy of genocide[sic] against the Palestinians." He said 53 refugees were killed and 20 were wounded in the raids. Another guerilla organisation, the Eagles of the Palestinian Revolution, which carried out an operation in Vienna last year and forced the closure of Schoenau transit camp for Jewish immigrants, warned it would not spare women, children or old men in future operations"; Larry Coben @LarryCoben: 'The genocide lie has been around for a long time. For many, Israel’s existence is a “genocide” Quote: Captain Allen @CptAllenHistory. Sep 18, 2025 Here is the PLO claiming a Palestinian “genocide” back in 1980! Once you realize the Palestinian claim is that Israel’s very existence is “genocide,” you will understand why these obscene, false accusations go back at least 57 years. - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 1980'. Sep 19, 2025 [https://x.com/LarryCoben/status/1969035301885493343] The Windsor Star Jul 23, 1980. 'PLO Condemns Carter In UN'. [https://books.google.com/books?id=e1Y_AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA37]
58. 'From Genocide to Apartheid: Debunking the Lies Used Against Israel.' [Propaganda vs. Reality]. Eliana Fleming, 'JFeed', July 8, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/israel-hamas-conflict-terminology-debunked]
59. 'From Streicher to the 'genocide experts': Why Israel must start fighting defamation'. Elina Bardach-yalov, 'The Jerusalem Post', September 18, 2025. "History has warned what happens when propaganda cloaks itself in the language of law." [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-867946]
60. 'The UN Can’t Resist Antisemites'. David M. Litman, 'Algemeiner', December 21, 2022. [https://www.algemeiner.com/2022/12/21/the-uns-inability-to-resist-antisemites-reflects-on-the-credibility-of-the-anti-israel-industry/]
61. 'Britain knows Israel isn’t committing genocide –but lets the lie spread anyhow'. Alex Hearn, 'The JC', September 16, 2025. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250916152010/https://www.thejc.com/opinion/britain-knows-israel-isnt-committing-genocide-but-lets-the-lie-spread-anyhow-ds8n3mdh]
62. Debbie Hall. 'The PR Jihad'. Times Of Israel. September 7, 2025. [https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-pr-jihad/]
63. Captain Allen @CptAllenHistory: "Why was the “moderate” Mahmoud Abbas accusing Israel of genocide at the UN … on September 26, 2014?! That was 11 YEARS AGO - long before the post-October 7 War. It’s simple, to Abbas and his ilk, it’s Israel’s very existence that is a “genocide.”" Jul 14, 2025. [https://x.com/CptAllenHistory/status/1944842960308449376] [https://archive.is/8PgQY]
64. 'UN must fire 'anti-Zionist, antisemite' legal envoy Francesca Albanese - SWC'. The Simon Wiesenthal Center wrote on Wednesday that Albanese "must be removed...if the UN hopes to retain credibility." You have the right to resist,” UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese speaking at a Hamas-affiliated conference in Gaza on November 30th. By 'Jerusalem Post' Staff.December 16, 2022. [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-725032]
65. Imogen Garfinkel, ’Dismissing October 7 Gang Rape and Comparing Israel to the Third Reich: Who is UN ‘Special Rapporteur’ Francesca Albanese?' 'The JC', November 28, 2024. "Her genocidal accusations against Israel can be traced to as early as 2014, when she shared an article entitled “Incremental genocide” on her X/Twitter." [https://web.archive.org/web/20241129114816/https://www.thejc.com/news/world/dismissing-october-7-gang-rape-and-comparing-israel-to-the-third-reich-who-is-un-special-rapporteur-francesca-albanese-mc3h514n]
66. U.S. Officials Chide ‘Antisemitism’ of UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. 'FDD', November 1, 2024 | Flash Brief. [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/11/01/u-s-officials-chide-antisemitism-of-un-rapporteur-francesca-albanese/]
67. 'Human Rights Expert: 'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'. 'Human Rights Voices', January 13, 2025. [https://hrvoices.org/?post_type=article&p=393670]; Human Rights Expert: 'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'. 'Human Rights Voices', July 9, 2025. [https://hrvoices.org/?post_type=article&p=393985]
68. 'Francesca Albanese: The Goebbels of Our Time'. 'Ayn Rand Centre' UK. Apr 1, 2025. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CExLMD-Ap8]
69. 'Unmasking genocide accusations: Israel and the Palestinians'. Yishai Gelb, 'Ynetnews', October 11, 2024 [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjo100m8y1l]
70. [https://unwatch.org/tag/navi-pillay/ Navi Pillay Archives - UN Watch]
71. 'UN Watch Rebuttal: Legal Analysis of Pillay Commission’s September 2025 Report to Human Rights Council.' 'QUN Watch', September 16, 2025. [https://unwatch.org/un-watch-rebuttal-legal-analysis-of-pillay-commissions-september-2025-report-to-human-rights-council/]
72. 'Rebutted: UN Inquiry Report Falsely Accuses Israel of “Genocide” '. 'Honest Reporting', September 17, 2025 [https://honestreporting.com/rebutted-un-inquiry-report-falsely-accuses-israel-of-genocide/]
73. 'The only thing being genocided in Gaza is truth itself.' "We are living through the largest propaganda assault in modern history." Andrew Fox, 'Israel National News', Sep 16, 2025. [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/415019]
74. 'UN panel that determined genocide in Gaza made up of ‘Hamas proxies,’ Israel says.' "A new U.N. report relies “entirely on Hamas falsehoods, laundered and repeated by others,” without identifying Hamas as the problem, critics say." Mike Wagenheim, 'JNS', September 17, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/un-panel-that-determined-genocide-in-gaza-made-up-of-hamas-proxies-israel-says/]
75. 'The U.N. Genocide Report Against Israel Is an Assault on Critical Thinking.' John Spencer, 'Washington Free Beacon'. September 17, 2025 [https://freebeacon.com/israel/the-u-n-genocide-report-against-israel-is-an-assault-on-critical-thinking/]
76. 'Google's Co-founder Sergey Brin Slams UN Over 'Genocide' Claims'. 'JFeed' Staff, July 9, 2025. "With all due respect," Brin wrote, "the use of the term 'genocide' in relation to Gaza deeply offends many Jewish people who have suffered from actual genocides. I would also be cautious about citing transparently antisemitic organizations like the UN on such matters." [https://www.jfeed.com/news/google-sergey-brin-un-gaza-report-antisemitism]
77. 'The UN Didn’t Just Fail, It Became Hamas’s Loudspeaker'. Jay Engelmayer. 'The Judean', September 17, 2025. [https://thejudean.com/index.php/opinions/featured-editorials/4063-the-un-didnt-just-fail-it-became-hamass-loudspeaker]
78. 'No Genocide in Gaza. UN fires expert Alice Nderitu after she says "No Genocide in Gaza'.' Gila Isaacson, 'JFeed', November 26, 2024. "Nderitu said that Israel is fighting a terror organization, not committing genocide– and she was fired for not bowing to the UN's pressure." [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/snkfsl]
79. 'Famine Fraud: IPC "Expert" Longtime Anti-Israel Radical'. Avi Woolf, 'JFeed', August 24, 2025 "Dr. Andrew Seal, one of the experts used to justify the IPC report on famine, has a years-long track record of supporting Hamas and opposing Israel." [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/ipc-expert-anti-israel-bias]
80. Polls: It’s not just Hamas – it’s all Palestinians. 98% said Oct. 7 events “made them proud”'. Itamar Marcus, 'PMW', Oct 7, 2024 [https://palwatch.org/page/35535]
81. Goda, Norman JW. 2025. "The Genocide Libel: How the World Has Charged Israel with Genocide." ISCA Research Paper 2025-3. [https://isca.indiana.edu/publication-research/research-paper-series/norman-jw-goda-research-paper.html] [https://isca.indiana.edu/documents/ISCA%20research%20papers/isca-paper-2025-3-goda.pdf]
82. 'Why it’s wrong to call Israel’s war in Gaza a ‘genocide’'. "Critics have always been quick to hurl the word at Israel. It’s more aptly applied to Hamas." By Norman J.W. Goda and Jeffrey Herf, The Washington Post, June 3, 2025. [https://archive.is/N2QjP] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/03/israel-gaza-genocide-allegations/]
83. 'Gaza Fight is Humanly and Legally Just but Deserves Ceasefire If Hostages Freed'. Israel W. Charney, 'Times of Israel'. Feb 2, 2024 [https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/gaza-fight-is-humanly-and-legally-just-but-deserves-ceasefire-if-hostages-freed/] 'Leading genocide scholar Israel Charny on Gaza war'. 'Genocide Watch', Match 28, 2024. [https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/leading-genocide-scholar-israel-charny-on-gaza-war]
84. (On organized wikibias):
* 'How Hamas sympathizers took over Wikipedia'. 'Reddit' April 2024. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1c8dvus/how_hamas_sympathizers_took_over_wikipedia/]
* 'Wikipedia’s Islamist Vandals'. A. von Sternberg, 'American Dreaming',, November 22, 2024. [https://americandreaming.substack.com/p/wikipedias-islamist-vandals]
* 'Wikipedia editor clique adding anti-Israel, antisemitic bias to pages, ADL study finds'. Michael Starr, 'The Jerusalem Post'. [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-84656]
* 'Pretending that Hamas does not exist To the UN, Hamas’s attempts at genocide are completely justified, while Israelis commit genocide just by living.' Gary Willig. 'Israel National News'. September 18, 2025. [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/tags/50035]
85. 'Is B’Tselem Israel’s ‘Leading Human Rights Organization’?' Tamar Sternthal, 'CAMERA', January 20, 2021. [https://www.camera.org/article/is-btselem-israels-leading-human-rights-organization]
86. NGO Monitor - Omar Shakir. [https://ngo-monitor.org/topics/omar-shakir/]
87. (Re BBC recent scandals):
* 'BBC ‘censors’ interview with Herzog'. 'JNS', November 1, 2023. "His spokesperson released footage that the UK broadcaster chose to omit, including parts about Churchill, the BBC's conduct and the criticism of Israel." [https://www.jns.org/bbc-censors-interview-with-herzog/]; 'BBC Censored Another Herzog — in 1944'. Rafael Medoff, 'Jewish Journal', November 8, 2023. "The BBC last week censored parts of its interview with Israeli president Isaac Herzog, cutting out sections in which he cited uncomfortable facts about British policy. Remarkably, he’s not the first Herzog to be censored by the BBC." [https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/364952/bbc-censored-another-herzog-in-1944/]
* 'BBC apologizes for claim Israel targeted medical staff, Arabic speakers in Gaza'. “What we should have said is that IDF forces included medical staff and Arabic speakers for this operation”. 'JNS', November 15, 2023. [https://www.jns.org/bbc-apologizes-for-claim-israel-targeted-medical-staff-arabic-speakers-at-shifa-hospital/]
* 'BBC’s Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s teen son violated editorial guidelines, probe finds'. Mikki Mascali Roarty, New York Post, July 14, 2025. [https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/media/bbcs-gaza-documentary-narrated-by-hamas-officials-teen-son-violated-editorial-guidelines/]
* 'Leaked BBC internal email stirs controversy over Gaza aid reporting and Hamas's role - report'. By 'Jerusalem Post' Staff, August 1, 2025. "The email instructs staff to state that "the argument over how much aid has crossed into Gaza is irrelevant" and asserts that the current distribution system "doesn't work."" [https://www.jpost.com/international/article-862935]
* 'Senior BBC staff told to 'step back' after broadcast of Bob Vylan's ‘Death to the IDF’ chant.' "Bob Vylan's act was one of seven rated “high risk” by the BBC in advance of the show." The 'Jerusalem Post' Staff, July 5, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-860030]; 'BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy'. David Mouriquand, Euro News, July 7, 2025. [https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/07/bbc-director-of-music-steps-down-after-bob-vylan-glastonbury-controversy]
* 'BBC documentary ‘ignored evidence Hamas killed Gazans in aid queues’. Patrick Sawer, 'Daily Telegraph', October 4, 2025. "Panorama attributed majority of 1,300 Palestinian deaths outside Gaza Humanitarian Foundation centres to IDF." [https://web.archive.org/web/20251006185602/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/04/bbc-documentary-gaza-killings-hamas-aid-queues/]
* 'Antisemitism 'spiked' day after Bob Vylan Glastonbury chants.' Aine Fox and Josh Payne PA & Jordan Coussins. Birmingham Live, August 6, 2025. [https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/antisemitism-spiked-day-after-bob-32214094]
* 'BBC apologises for calling October 7 attacks an ‘escalation’'. Genevieve Holl-Allen. Political Correspondent. The 'Daily Telegraph'. October 7, 2025. "Corporation facing fresh accusations of anti-Israel bias following controversial email to staff." [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/07/bbc-apologises-for-calling-oct-7-attack-an-escalation/]
88. (More debunking):
* 'Rising death toll in Gaza is tragic, but Holocaust scholars should know it's not genocide'. By David Lee Preston, 'The Jerusalem Post', November 4, 2023. "Since Israel’s founding in 1948, the Palestinian population in what now includes Israel, the West Bank and Gaza has risen from 1.4 million to 6.6 million." [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-771634]
* Adam Hummel, 'The Genocide Lie. What it is, and what it most certainly is not." at 'Substack', Dec 27, 2023. [https://catchjcp.substack.com/p/the-genocide-lie]
* 'There is no warrant to Israel genocide claim'. By Eugene Korn, 'The Jerusalem Post', April 27, 2024. "There is no statistical warrant to justify the claim that Israel is committing genocide." [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-798738]
* 'Jonathan Sacerdoti confronts the genocide lie levelled at Israel'. November 25, 2024. "The use of this word against us the Jewish people in response to what is happening is not just outrageous for us it is outrageous." On 'YouTube'. [https://youtu.be/6nfftZPaIGo]
* 'The Propaganda War on Israel Never Stops'. "Amnesty International lends its once-good name to the genocide lie." The 'Wall Strert Journal'. The Editorial Board, December 5, 2024. [https://www.wsj.com/opinion/amnesty-international-report-israel-genocide-hamas-gaza-811acf05]
* 'Israel provides humanitarian relief to other nations, not genocide'. 'The Jerusalem Post', April 1, 2025. "Israel's humanitarian efforts: Genocide perpetrators don’t aid other nations. Can anyone argue that the same country, which wastes no time sending emergency relief assistance to save the lives of people globally, is guilty of systematic murder?" [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-848387]
* Ben-Dror Yemini, 'Deconstruction Zone: Even Hamas’ data disproves genocide lie'. 'AIJAC', Apr 28, 2025. [https://aijac.org.au/australia-israel-review/deconstruction-zone-even-hamas-data-disproves-genocide-lie/]
* 'U.S. Special Forces Veteran DESTROYS the 'Genocide' Lie About Gaza with PROOF.' Stand Tall Israel, On 'YouTube', March 2, 2025. "Hamas actively seeking targeting and killing women and children because they believe it's perfectly morally Justified taking hostages.." [https://youtu.be/HJ_ctarEV3E]; 'Nick Freitas Destroys Gaza "Genocide" Claims | WATCH'. [A voice of reason]. "Green Beret Veteran Argues Urban Warfare Realities and Hamas Tactics Undermine Genocide Accusations." Gila Isaacson, 'JFeed', July 9, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/combat-veteran-gaza-genocide-claims]
* 'Ex-British Commander DESTROYS the ‘Genocide’ Lie About Gaza with PROOF'. 'Stand Tall Israel'. On 'YouTube', Mar 11, 2025. [https://youtu.be/4GPAbk1PHKc]
* 'Video: The genocide lie in 60 seconds'. 'CAMERA', August 7, 2025. "Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? That’s the charge made by major NGOs and news outlets — but it’s a lie." [https://www.camera.org/article/video-the-genocide-lie-in-60-seconds/]
* 'Hamas' own data contradicts genocide allegations against Israel'. Ariel Kahana, 'Israel Hayom', August 10, 2025. "Research reveals decreasing civilian casualties over time as IDF operations became more targeted toward fighting-age men rather than women, children and elderly." [https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/08/10/hamas-own-data-contradicts-genocide-allegations-against-israel/]
* 'Hamas admits 72% of combat-aged fatalities are men, quietly reduces civilian death toll - report'. 'Jerusalem Post' Staff. April 2, 2025. "A similar report by the Henry Jackson Society in December also concluded that Hamas had inflated the number of casualties in the war." [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-848592]
* 'The 'Genocide' Lie's Slow, Quiet Death'. By Noah Rothman. 'The National Review', August 20, 2025. [https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-genocide-lies-slow-quiet-death/]
* 'The slow death of the genocide lie'. "Israelophobic claims about the ‘genocide’ in Gaza are finally crashing against the shores of truth." Brendan O'Neill, 'Spiked Online', September 8. 2025. [https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/09/08/the-slow-death-of-the-genocide-lie/]
* "The fake “genocide” claim depends entirely on twisting and falsifying Herzog and Gallant’s words to invent a supposed “special intent.” Every report, article, scholar and UN commission pushing this narrative knowingly lies about their words." indigenousembassyjerusalem: On 'Instagram', Sep 18, 2025. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOr4qQ4kkvq/]
* 'No, Israel Is Not Committing Genocide in Gaza'. By Bret Stephens. 'The New York Times'. Jul 22, 2025. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/opinion/no-israel-is-not-committing-genocide-in-gaza.html]
* No evidence of genocide in Gaza, UK lawyers say in arms export case. Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor. 'The Guardian'. May 13, 2025. "No evidence has been seen that a genocide is occurring in Gaza or that women and children were targeted by the IDF, UK government lawyers have claimed, as a high court case opened into the handling of arms exports controls to Israel."
* 'The war in Gaza is no genocide, and labeling it as such contributes to the most virulent type of Jew-hatred'. Yoshi Zweiback, 'Jewish Journal'. January 5, 2024. [https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/366986/whats-happening-in-gaza-is-no-genocide/]
* 'The real genocides the world ignores'. "Instead of standing up to genuine crimes against humanity, the international community hurls blood libels at Israel." Shoshana Bryen, 'JNS', January 18, 2024. [https://www.jns.org/the-real-genocides-the-world-ignores/]
* 'Letter to the Editor: Questioning the claims of a genocide in Gaza'. Student Life Newspaper. Forum | Letter to the Editor. [https://www.studlife.com/forum/2024/05/02/letter-to-the-editor-37]
* 'Israel is not conducting a genocide in Gaza'. Natasha Hausdorff, 'The Spectator', June 2025. [https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/israel-is-not-conducting-a-genocide-in-gaza/]
* 'Debunking the Gaza ‘genocide’ blood libel won’t dissuade Israel-haters'. "Hamas casualty and famine claims continue to be exposed as lies. But as long as much of the world accepts the canard that the Jewish state is illegitimate, that won’t matter." Jonathan S. Tobin, 'JNS', December 27, 2024. [https://www.jns.org/debunking-the-gaza-genocide-blood-libel-wont-dissuade-israel-haters/]
* 'Exposing Gaza genocide liars one fact at a time'. "Contrary to popular assertions, nothing in Israel's actions these past 22 months shows that it intends to harm the civilian population." James Sinkinson, 'JNS', August 27, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/exposing-gaza-genocide-liars-one-fact-at-a-time/]
* 'Calling the war a ‘genocide’ is a blood libel, not scholarship'. "A group of activists masquerading as scholars has rushed to brand Israel with history’s darkest crime." Stephen M. Flatow, 'JNS', September 8, 2025 l. [https://www.jns.org/calling-the-war-a-genocide-is-a-blood-libel-not-scholarship/]
* 'Lies of genocide against Israel distort truth and endanger Jews'. "Anti-Israel activists take a lesson from the Nazis, repeating monstrous falsehoods often enough so that people would eventually believe them." 'The Focus Project'. Sept. 5, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/wire/lies-of-genocide-against-israel-distort-truth-and-endanger-jews/]
* ' 'People TOO STUPID To See There's NO GENOCIDE In Gaza' | Keir Starmer To Recognise Palestinian State '. 'TalkTV'. Sep 21, 2025. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_In2I2y214]
* 'Battered in NY, buoyed in DC: Israel faces split-screen reality ahead of Netanyahu's UNGA trip'. By Herb Keinon. 'The Jerusalem Post', September 19, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-868037]
* 'It’s not Israel that should be charged with a campaign of genocide'. "The dilution of the core meaning of word is an affront to both history and the true victims of this heinous crime." David Parsons, 'JNS', September 25, 2025. [https://www.jns.org/its-not-israel-that-should-be-charged-with-a-campaign-of-genocide/]
* 'Live: PM Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly | WATCH'. Gila Isaacson, 'JFeed', Sep 26, 2025 . [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/t376z7]
* 'The abuse of the term "genocide" is appalling'. Daniel Clarke-Serret and Dave Rich. October 03, 2025. "Antisemitism expert Dave Rich dismantles the UN report on "genocide" and examines the motives behind those that make this claim." [https://danielclarkeserret.substack.com/p/the-abuse-of-the-term-genocide-is]
89. 'Public Broadcasting Corporation Declares Israeli Berlin Award Speech "Anti-Semitic"...' 'Wala' Culture. Last Updated: 2.26.2024. [https://e.walla.co.il/item/3646740]
90. 'DEBUNKED: The Guardian claims 83% civilian death in Gaza'. 'JFeed', August 21, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/analysis/gaza-civilian-casualties-analysis]
91. 'Yuval Avraham may have won an Oscar – but did he mean what he said?' "Body language analysis leads to the hypothesis that there are strong interests motivating Avraham's behavior." Maayan Bashan. 'Mako' health. Published: 03.04.2025. [https://www.mako.co.il/health-magazine/Article-ed68f893c406591026.htm]
92. 'How South Africa uses anti-Israel rhetoric in the ICJ – report'. The 'Jerusalem Post' Staff, November 16, 2024. 'A recent report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy finds links between South Africa's ruling party and Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran." [https://www.jpost.com/international/article-829360]
93. 'For Immediate Release: The South African ANC Government’s Dangerous Alliances with Iran, Qatar, and Hamas'. 'ISGAP', November 15, 2024. [https://isgap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SA_Report_Final_121124-2.pdf] [https://isgap.org/post/2024/11/for-immediate-release-the-south-african-anc-governments-dangerous-alliances-with-iran-qatar-and-hamas/]
94. 'Sudanese Paramilitary Group Committed Genocide, U.S. Says'. By Declan Walsh, The New York Times, Jan. 7, 2025. "A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said, two decades after a finding of genocide in the same region." [https://web.archive.org/web/20250107223218/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/africa/sudan-rsf-genocide-us-sanctions.html]
95. 'Nigeria - World Without Genocide'. Updated by Evelyn Middleton, December 2024. [https://worldwithoutgenocide.org/genocides-and-conflicts/nigeria]; 'WATCH: Bill Maher Exposes Western Media Hypocrisy - Nigeria's Christian Genocide Ignored Because 'The Jews Aren't Involved.' Eliana Fleming, 'JFeed', September 28, 2025. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/nigeria-christian-genocide-media-bias]
96. 'Testimonies from Syria: First the genocide, now the famine'. Danielle Greyman-Kennard, The 'Jerusalem Post', October 3, 2025. [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-869278]
97. (B'Tselem)
* 'Breaking the Silence Gets Failing Grade in Channel 10’s Fact-Check'. Gidon Shaviv, 'CAMERA', July 18, 2016 [https://www.camera.org/article/breaking-the-silence-gets-failing-grade-in-channel-10-s-fact-check/]
* '“We want to burn you alive. That is all we are working for" – message from Palestinians who burned swastika/Star of David effigy to Israelis', 'Palwatch', Aug 16, 2021. [https://palwatch.org/page/26079]. 'No, the struggle of the residents of Beita is not anti-Semitic.The images of the burning swastika that have been featured in all Israeli media are horrifying. At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the villagers' desire to hold up a mirror to the soldiers and settlers and to dismiss it as anti-Semitism...' By: Orly Noy, Local Call (in Heb.).16.8.2021. [https://dfc6li5hv8ir1h.archive.is/5lPsx/e7fc12cca3f177232452336a0ed8a2daab25ca08.png].
* FIDH Declares Total Political War Against Israel. December 17, 2023 [https://ngo-monitor.org/reports/fidh-declares-total-political-war-against-israel/]
* Kann News: B'Tselem fired Oved for insisting on including the phrase "for the protection of civilians on both sides" in the organization's statement. Roy Yellin, former director of B'Tselem's public affairs department, spoke with @MoavVardi and explained the change the organization has undergone since the beginning of the war and its transformation from a human rights organization to one that places responsibility solely on Israel. Mar 21, 2024. [https://x.com/kann_news/status/1770855607051993243] [https://archive.is/0wckR]; 'Former senior official at B'Tselem claims: "I was fired because I did not agree to a unilateral call for a ceasefire"'. Shlomi Heller. Walla: 21.3.2024. The organization's former director of public affairs, Roy Yellin, is suing the B'Tselem management, Haaretz newspaper reported. He claims this after he was fired for disagreeing with a statement calling for a "ceasefire now," which did not include a call for the protection of civilians on both sides. "I was accused of supporting genocide" [https://dgmy71m9cn924r.archive.is/5o0QS/27dde3acbd58e458c753922e4fd8976880652c71.png].
* 'From apartheid to genocide: B’Tselem’s new gambit'. Eliyahu Sapir. 'Times of Israel'. Aug 1, 2025. [https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/from-apartheid-to-genocide-btselems-new-gambit/]
* 98. ICC/ICJ Case:
ICJ?
* 'The ICJ’s New Chief Judge Has a History of Bias Against Israel'. Orde Kittrie, February 19, 2024. 'The Wall Street Journal'. "Nawaf Salam has also been a candidate for Lebanese prime minister twice since joining the bench in 2018." [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/02/19/the-icjs-new-chief-judge-has-a-history-of-bias-against-israel/]
* 'The Insidious Anti-Israel Agenda of the International Court of Justice'. The International Legal Establishment Is Inherently Prejudiced. Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, 'JCPA', June 5, 2024. [https://jcpa.org/the-insidious-anti-israel-agenda-of-the-international-court-of-justice/]
Iran, Qatar, and Hamas Backing for South Africa's ICC/ICJ Case, Including Islamist Activists.
* ISGAP Report: "South Africa, Hamas, Iran, and Qatar: The Hijacking of the ANC and the International Court of Justice" (Nov. 2024) – Details ANC-Hamas meetings, Iranian praise for South Africa's efforts, and Qatar's role in positioning Pretoria as a terror-financing hub. [https://isgap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/South-Africa-Hamas-Iran-and-Qatar-The-Hijacking-of-the-ANC-and-the-International-Court-of-Justice.pdf]
* JNS.org: "Did Iran and Qatar Pay ANC to Prosecute Israel at the ICJ?" (Nov. 24, 2024) – Covers Hamas delegations to ANC HQ post-Oct. 7 and Iran's "blow to Zionism" rhetoric. [https://www.jns.org/did-iran-and-qatar-pay-anc-to-prosecute-israel-at-the-icj/]
* Ynet News: "Iran and Qatar Behind South Africa’s World Court Case Against Israel" (Nov. 16, 2024) – Notes 45 of 574 citations in South Africa's filing from anti-Israel NGOs linked to Hamas/PFLP (e.g., Al-Haq). [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1msjxlfje]
* Washington Free Beacon: "Iran and Qatar Have Their Fingerprints All Over South Africa's Anti-Israel 'Genocide' Case" (Nov. 14, 2024) – Hamas mediation in South Africa-Qatar ties. [https://freebeacon.com/israel/iran-and-qatar-have-their-fingerprints-all-over-south-africas-anti-israel-genocide-case-report-finds/]
* All Israel News: "South Africa’s Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel is Funded by Iran – Report" (Nov. 2024) – ANC's strategic ties with Hamas/Hezbollah. [https://allisraelnews.com/south-africas-gaza-genocide-case-against-israel-is-funded-by-iran-report]
* HonestReporting: "Exposing the Corruption Behind South Africa’s ICJ Case" (Dec. 12, 2024) – Islamist agitators leveraging ANC's anti-Israel stance. [https://honestreporting.com/exposing-the-corruption-behind-south-africas-icj-case-an-interview-with-isgap-executive-director-dr-charles-asher-small/]
Stimulus Bribes to South Africa's Economy via ANC's Near-Insolvency Resolution.
* Ynet News: "Report Alleges Iranian, Qatari Influence in South Africa’s ICC Case" (Nov. 15, 2024) – ANC's $30M debt resolved days after ICJ filing, estimated $10.5M-$79M costs. [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1ffkqhf1e]
* Daily Maverick: "Fact Check — Did Iran Fund South Africa’s Approach to the ICJ?" (Feb. 26, 2024) – ANC's unexplained financial stabilization post-filing. [https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-25-iran-fund-south-africa-icj-israel-palestine-fact-check/]
* Washington Examiner: "South Africa Accused of Dancing to Iran's Tune" (Nov. 18, 2024) – Quid pro quo with Iran's BRICS entry evading U.S. sanctions. [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3233560/south-africa-accused-iran-israel-human-rights-genocide/]
* The Jewish Chronicle: "Was South Africa Bribed by Iran?" (May 22, 2024) – 160 lawyers urge U.S. Magnitsky sanctions for ANC bribery. [https://www.thejc.com/news/world/was-south-africa-bribed-by-iran-to-bring-genocide-case-against-israel-sxtyq756](cross-ref)
Karim Khan's Islamist Background and Anti-Israel Bias.
* JCPA: "Another Travesty of Justice at the ICC" (Jun. 15, 2025) – Khan's Ahmadiyya ties and mentor's anti-Zionism; conflicts with judges. [https://jcpa.org/another-travesty-of-justice-at-the-icc/]
* AIJAC: "Why ICC’s Ingrained Bias Ensures No Fair ‘Trials’ for Israel" (May 26, 2024) – Decades of anti-Israel tilt under Khan's predecessors. [https://aijac.org.au/op-ed/why-iccs-ingrained-bias-ensures-no-fair-trials-for-israel/]
* Sen. Chuck Schumer Statement (via Jewish Insider, Nov. 15, 2024) – Decries Khan's "decades of anti-Israel bias" in warrants. [https://jewishinsider.com/2024/11/icc-karim-kahn-sexual-misconduct-arrest-warrants-netanyahu-gallant/]
Rushed Warrants Amid Sexual Crimes Accusations (Timeline: Late April 2024 Complaint, May 20 Warrants)
* Times of Israel: "Sexual Allegations Against Khan Spurred Israeli ICC Arrest Warrants" (May 11, 2025) – 2.5 weeks after late-April complaint; canceled Israel trip May 19. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/sexual-allegations-against-khan-spurred-israeli-icc-arrest-warrants-report-suggests/]
* Wall Street Journal (via CBS News, Oct. 25, 2024) – Repeated assaults alleged; Khan on leave May 2025. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karim-khan-icc-war-crimes-charges-israel-netanyahu-hamas-sexual-misconduct-claims/]
* New Yorker: "The Tangled Case of Karim Khan and the I.C.C." (Oct. 5, 2025) – Warrants as deflection; accuser coerced. [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/10/13/the-hague-on-trial]
* Times of Israel: "Second Woman Alleges Sexual Misconduct by ICC Prosecutor" (Aug. 29, 2025) – Multiple incidents; Khan on leave amid backlash. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/second-woman-alleges-sexual-misconduct-by-icc-prosecutor-karim-khan/]
* Times of Israel: "ICC Prosecutor Facing Accusations of Retaliation Over Sexual Misconduct Claim" (Apr. 3, 2025) – UN probe into coercion. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-prosecutor-facing-accusations-of-retaliation-over-sexual-misconduct-claim/]
* Ynet News: "Israel Seeks to Dismiss ICC Arrest Warrants: 'Rape Allegation is Explosive'" (May 12, 2025) – Accelerated process post-complaint. [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h13yvd1wxx]
* Times of Israel: "What Are the Accusations Against the ICC Chief Seeking to Charge Netanyahu?" (Oct. 25, 2024) – Scandal explodes pre-warrants. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-are-the-accusations-against-the-icc-chief-seeking-to-charge-netanyahu/]
* JFeed: "Sex Scandal: ICC's Karim Khan Accused of Sexual Assault" (May 10, 2025) – Ties to anti-Israel push. [https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/icc-prosecutor-sex-scandal-israel-arrest-warrants]
Staff Removed for Criticizing Anti-Israel Bias.
* Reuters (via Times of Israel, Apr. 3, 2025) – Khan demoted four staff for reporting misconduct or bias critiques. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-prosecutor-facing-accusations-of-retaliation-over-sexual-misconduct-claim/]
* Times of Israel: "Sexual Allegations Against Khan Spurred Warrants" (May 11, 2025) – Accuser coerced via threats linking to Israel probe. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/sexual-allegations-against-khan-spurred-israeli-icc-arrest-warrants-report-suggests/]
99. 'Arab states expanded cooperation with Israeli military during Gaza war, files show'. By David Kenner, The 'Washington Post', October 11, 2025. "Israeli and Arab military officials have come together for meetings and trainings, facilitated by U.S. Central Command, on regional threats, Iran and underground tunnels." [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/11/us-israel-arab-military-leaked-documents/]; 'The Arab states that screamed “genocide” at Israel were simultaneously deepening security ties with the IDF — because they all knew it was a lie'. ArchitectGuy on Israel, October 11, 2025. [https://architectguy.me/2025/10/11/arabs-and-israelis-talking/]; 'At the height of the war and despite condemnations: Cooperation between Israel and Arab countries is expanding'. N12, October 12, 2025. "Despite strong condemnations from the Arab world towards Israel's military activity in the Gaza Strip, the State of Israel, and especially the IDF, have actually used the last few months to deepen cooperation with the senior and important Arab countries in the region. Leaked American documents reveal a different picture than what is seen in the public arena: not only has cooperation continued, but it has even expanded, including with Arab countries that are considered particularly hostile to Israel." [https://www.mako.co.il/news-world/2025_q4/Article-192b0be81f6d991027.htm]
100. 'Washington Post Pushes Fake Anti-Israel Poll by Fake Jews'. Daniel Greenfield, FPM, October 5, 2025. "People who don't think being Jewish is at all important don't like Israel." [https://www.frontpagemag.com/washington-post-pushes-fake-anti-israel-poll-by-fake-jews/]
101. 'Jews buying the genocide lie betray Israel and themselves'. Gil Troy, The 'Jerusalem Post'. Oct 8, 2025. "I’m even more ashamed of those American Jews swallowing these antisemitic “war crimes” libels, betraying themselves, not just their people." ... [https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-869593]
102. 'How Former Biden Officials Defend Their Gaza Policy'. By Isaac Chotiner. The 'New Yorker', August 26, 2025. "The former President’s support for Israel abetted a humanitarian catastrophe. But Jacob Lew, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the country, still thinks that the Trump White House could learn from its predecessor." [https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-former-biden-officials-defend-their-gaza-policy]
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