Holocaust Scholars Say Israel is Committing Genocide

Speaking to Palestine Deep Dive on Oct 19, Raz Segal, an Israeli historian and associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Stockton University in New Jersey, said it is accurate to describe what Israel is doing in Gaza as a genocide. "Without a doubt in my view," he said, noting Israel's relentless bombing campaign, use of the deadly white phosphorus chemical agent and extremely limited supply of fuel, food, water and medicine to Gaza's more than two million residents. The United Nations defines genocide as "a crime committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part." Segal noted that since the latest Gaza war began on Oct 7, numerous Israeli officials have made clear their "intent to destroy" Gaza.