הויכוח הגלובלי פורץ על השאלה האם פעולות ישראל בעזה מהוות רצח עם

A fierce international debate has emerged among scholars, legal experts, and media commentators over whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. Prominent genocide and Holocaust scholars, including Omer Bartov, have argued that Israel's actions meet the legal criteria for genocide, citing widespread civilian deaths, displacement, and incendiary rhetoric from Israeli officials. Others strongly dispute these claims, insisting that Israel's actions are a response to Hamas and do not meet the definition of genocide. The controversy has intensified as more experts and major media outlets begin to use the term 'genocide' in reference to Gaza, while Israel and its supporters reject the accusation as unfounded and politically motivated. This debate has significant implications for international law, accountability, and the global response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.