"Israel strongly rejects accusations that it is guilty of genocide in its nearly two-year campaign in Gaza following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed nearly 1,200 people, with another 250 taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. The Israeli military campaign that followed has killed more than 64,000 people, including more than 18,000 children, according to Gaza health authorities."
"Almost all of Gaza's estimated 2 million residents have been forced to flee their homes, often multiple times. Many Palestinians, as well as rights groups and some prominent Americans, have said Israel is responsible for genocide in the enclave. In the United States, the word has started to enter the public discourse. Polls show Democrats and independents are increasingly likely to describe Israel's actions as genocide, even as Republican views have remained steady."
World leaders gathered at the U.N. General Assembly as calls increase for diplomats to address alleged genocide and famine in Gaza. Israel rejects accusations that its nearly two-year campaign following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack constitutes genocide. Gaza health authorities report over 64,000 killed, including more than 18,000 children, and almost all of Gaza's 2 million residents have been displaced. Many Palestinians, rights groups, and some Americans say Israel is responsible for genocide, and polls show Democrats and independents increasingly adopt that view. Scholars note legal responsibility for states is difficult to establish and emphasize the high burden of proving genocidal intent. The term genocide originated with Raphael Lemkin and was defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention.
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