"In both Israel and among its Western allies, the Gaza ceasefire deal is seen as an opportunity to move on from the accusations of genocide against it, and to restore close relations weakened as a result of public anger. Over two years of its unrelenting war on Gaza, Israel has killed more than 67,900 Palestinians and injured more than 170,000. It has destroyed or damaged 92 percent of the enclave's residential housing and its actions in blockading Gaza have led to a famine being declared."
"Rights groups, international bodies, and organisations from within Israel, such as B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI), have concluded that the country's actions amount to genocide: a view confirmed by a UN commission of inquiry in September. By that month, criticism of Israel's war had reached near consensus across Europe, and millions attended protests against Israel's actions in world capitals every weekend. However, marking the ceasefire in the Israeli Knesset on Tuesday, opposition leader Yair Lapid told lawmakers, including United States President Donald Trump: Those who demonstrated against Israel in London, Rome, Paris were deceived by propaganda The truth is, there was no genocide, no intentional starvation."
Analysts warn that Israel is pursuing rehabilitation even while officially denying any wrongdoing. The Gaza ceasefire is being used to move past genocide accusations and to restore strained ties with Western allies. Over two years, Israeli operations in Gaza have killed more than 67,900 Palestinians, injured over 170,000, and destroyed or damaged 92 percent of residential housing, while the blockade contributed to a declared famine. Rights groups including B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel, along with a UN commission, have concluded the actions amount to genocide. Political rhetoric and media mobilisation have driven broad dismissal of outside criticism.
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