"But, over the last two years, Israel has not simply defended itself against Hamas. Instead, it has waged an all-out war against the entire Palestinian people. Many legal experts have now concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The International Association of Genocide Scholars concluded that "Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide." The Israeli human rights groups B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel have reached the same conclusion, as have international groups like Amnesty International."
"Out of a population of 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has now killed some 65,000 people and wounded roughly 164,000. The full toll is likely much higher, with many thousands of bodies buried under the rubble. A leaked classified Israeli military database indicates that 83% of those killed have been civilians. More than 18,000 children have been killed, including 12,000 aged 12 or younger."
Hamas began the war with a brutal October 7, 2023 attack that killed 1,200 people and took 250 hostages. Israel had a right to defend itself. Over two years, Israeli operations in Gaza escalated into an all-out war against the Palestinian population. Multiple legal experts and human rights organizations have concluded those policies meet the legal definition of genocide. An independent UN-appointed commission found intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza under the Genocide Convention. Reported casualties include about 65,000 killed, roughly 164,000 wounded, and over 18,000 children killed. A leaked Israeli military database indicates 83% of the dead are civilians. The government severely restricted humanitarian aid, including an 11-week total blockade.
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