Israeli NGOs’ Genocide Claims Mask a Complex Reality Amid Gaza Conflict

For the first time, two prominent Israeli NGOs—B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI)—have boldly accused the Israeli government of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. This unprecedented accusation comes amidst the ongoing military offensive following Hamas's October 7 attacks, a situation that has tragically resulted in nearly 60,000 Palestinian deaths according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Are These Allegations Grounded or Politically Charged? While B’Tselem’s director Yuli Novak portrays the Israeli society as undergoing a "long process of dehumanization" of Palestinians, and PHRI cites medical data alleging compliance with Geneva Convention criteria for genocide, it’s crucial to scrutinize these...