"Non-Governmental Organization from Israel condemns alleged 'deliberate genocide strategy' in Gaza; claim corroborated by military records"
In a chilling revelation, B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights organisation, has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The organisation's report, titled "Our Genocide," details what it views as coordinated efforts to destroy Palestinian society.
The report alleges mass killings, violent population transfers, systematic destruction, and the dismantling of Palestinian society at all levels. These actions, B'Tselem claims, are not limited to Gaza but also affect Palestinians in the West Bank and inside Israel, highlighting a broader impact of Israeli policies on Palestinian communities.
While the report does not specifically mention Jerusalem, it underscores B'Tselem's strong opposition to Israeli military policies and their perceived consequences for Palestinians. The organisation has also cautioned that the current military actions in the region could escalate further, potentially intensifying harm to Palestinians across different territories under Israeli control.
The accusations against Israel come amidst a series of controversial statements made by Aharon Haliva, the former Military Intelligence chief. In recorded conversations broadcast by News Channel 12, Haliva detailed that "50 Palestinians should die" for every Israeli victim who perished in the multiple Hamas attack in October 2023. He further stated that the high number of Palestinians killed in Gaza is necessary for future generations as a message. Haliva added that there needs to be a Nakba (catastrophe) every now and then for Palestinians to suffer the consequences, referring to the expulsion and flight of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in 1948.
B'Tselem has denounced these statements as exposing a deliberate policy of genocide. The Israeli Army's actions in Gaza are under scrutiny for potential genocide, with the persistence of contempt and impunity. The nearly two million inhabitants of Gaza are displaced and without a roof to protect them from bombings. The hospitals and medical centers in Gaza function partially and are unable to treat basic injuries due to the siege and Israeli blockade of supplies.
Over the past 22 months, the offensive in Gaza has resulted in the destruction of most homes, universities, places of worship, hospitals, and medical centers. At least a hundred children have died in Gaza due to malnutrition, according to UN figures. Thousands more are suffering from severe food shortages, a direct consequence of the Israeli blockade.
As the world watches, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. The international community must take action to stop the alleged genocide and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Palestinians living there.
- The "Our Genocide" report by B'Tselem, which details accusations against Israel, encompasses categories of 'general-news' and 'war-and-conflicts' as it discusses Israeli military actions against Palestinians, including in the West Bank and Israel, and mentions potential escalation.
- The controversial statements made by Aharon Haliva, the former Military Intelligence chief, have been denounced by B'Tselem as exposing a deliberate policy of genocide, aligning with the categories of 'politics' and 'crime-and-justice', as they involve nasty commentary on targeted Palestinian killings and the necessity of suffering for Palestinians, as implied in his references to the 1948 Nakba.
