The Independent requests donations to fund reporters on the ground and cites investigations such as the financial probe of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet maintains free access without paywalls and argues quality journalism should be paid for by those who can afford it. The International Association of Genocide Scholars, with around 500 members including Holocaust experts, determined that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The group's resolution stated Israel's policies meet the legal definition of genocide and were supported by 86% of voters; detailed voting results were not released. Genocide was codified in a 1948 convention drawn up after the Holocaust.
The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide said Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The determination by the International Association of Genocide Scholars which has around 500 members worldwide, including a number of Holocaust experts could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing chorus of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions in Gaza.
Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, as well as crimes against humanity and war crimes, according to group's resolution, which was supported by 86% of those who voted. The organization did not release the specifics of the voting. People who are experts in the study of genocide can see this situation for what it is, Melanie O'Brien, the organization's president and a professor of international law at the University of Western Australia, told The Associated Press.
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