Amnesty International's report asserted that Israel is committing genocide, while Human Rights Watch referred to acts of genocide, stirring heated debate in genocide studies.
The split in the field of genocide studies reflects deeper systemic issues, as scholars feel the need to navigate the delicate landscape of labeling Israel's actions appropriately.
A rising chorus of scholars has emerged since October 7, categorically labeling Israel's military actions as genocide as casualties in Gaza continue to mount dramatically.
At a recent conference in Prague, an intense disagreement highlighted the divisions in the academic community regarding the comparative views of genocide versus the Holocaust.
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