In this article I examine the validity of accusations of genocide being committed in the context ... more In this article I examine the validity of accusations of genocide being committed in the context of the Israeli – Hamas conflict. Even though the attack by Hamas was a flagrant breach of any norm or moral code and despite its continuous total disregard of international law, clearly Israel is not released of its obligations to uphold the law as it defends its citizens and territory. And even if Hamas's actions amount to genocide against the Israeli people, this of course does not justify acts of genocide (or other violations of international law) by Israel against the Palestinian people. To judge whether there is any merit to the allegation that genocide is being or could potentially be committed by Israel, one must understand the operational reality Israel is facing in the Gaza Strip. Israel has clearly stated that it is in a war of defense against Hamas, not against the Palestinian people. Its actions and official statements clearly indicate that there is no basis to accuse it of attempting to commit genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
This growing delegitimization, characterized by a profound, fundamental
hostility to Israel, coul... more This growing delegitimization, characterized by a profound, fundamental hostility to Israel, could exacerbate Israel’s standing in the international arena, negatively affect its political and military freedom of action, and perhaps even damage its economy. Therefore, the topic is relevant to the country’s national security and requires a systemic response. The delegitimization phenomenon relies on a conceptual infrastructure and a network of groups and activists located in many countries around the world. It is marked by sweeping criticism of Israel’s policies as well as political, cultural, and economic activism against Israel. The boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement has succeeded in disseminating an idea that is multidimensional (academic, economic, legal, cultural, diplomatic, and media-related) to political and public spheres in the West.
In this article I examine the validity of accusations of genocide being committed in the context ... more In this article I examine the validity of accusations of genocide being committed in the context of the Israeli – Hamas conflict. Even though the attack by Hamas was a flagrant breach of any norm or moral code and despite its continuous total disregard of international law, clearly Israel is not released of its obligations to uphold the law as it defends its citizens and territory. And even if Hamas's actions amount to genocide against the Israeli people, this of course does not justify acts of genocide (or other violations of international law) by Israel against the Palestinian people. To judge whether there is any merit to the allegation that genocide is being or could potentially be committed by Israel, one must understand the operational reality Israel is facing in the Gaza Strip. Israel has clearly stated that it is in a war of defense against Hamas, not against the Palestinian people. Its actions and official statements clearly indicate that there is no basis to accuse it of attempting to commit genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
This growing delegitimization, characterized by a profound, fundamental
hostility to Israel, coul... more This growing delegitimization, characterized by a profound, fundamental hostility to Israel, could exacerbate Israel’s standing in the international arena, negatively affect its political and military freedom of action, and perhaps even damage its economy. Therefore, the topic is relevant to the country’s national security and requires a systemic response. The delegitimization phenomenon relies on a conceptual infrastructure and a network of groups and activists located in many countries around the world. It is marked by sweeping criticism of Israel’s policies as well as political, cultural, and economic activism against Israel. The boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement has succeeded in disseminating an idea that is multidimensional (academic, economic, legal, cultural, diplomatic, and media-related) to political and public spheres in the West.
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hostility to Israel, could exacerbate Israel’s standing in the international
arena, negatively affect its political and military freedom of action, and
perhaps even damage its economy. Therefore, the topic is relevant to the
country’s national security and requires a systemic response.
The delegitimization phenomenon relies on a conceptual infrastructure and
a network of groups and activists located in many countries around the world.
It is marked by sweeping criticism of Israel’s policies as well as political,
cultural, and economic activism against Israel. The boycott, divestment,
and sanctions (BDS) movement has succeeded in disseminating an idea that
is multidimensional (academic, economic, legal, cultural, diplomatic, and
media-related) to political and public spheres in the West.
hostility to Israel, could exacerbate Israel’s standing in the international
arena, negatively affect its political and military freedom of action, and
perhaps even damage its economy. Therefore, the topic is relevant to the
country’s national security and requires a systemic response.
The delegitimization phenomenon relies on a conceptual infrastructure and
a network of groups and activists located in many countries around the world.
It is marked by sweeping criticism of Israel’s policies as well as political,
cultural, and economic activism against Israel. The boycott, divestment,
and sanctions (BDS) movement has succeeded in disseminating an idea that
is multidimensional (academic, economic, legal, cultural, diplomatic, and
media-related) to political and public spheres in the West.