Holocaust Historians Address Gaza Genocide Comparisons

Accusations of genocide against Israel have emerged following the Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians on October 7th. These accusations, made by various individuals and scholars, are intended to indict Israel's military retaliation in Gaza and its consequent death toll. However, Holocaust scholars Raz Segal and Omer Bartov have drawn criticism for their arguments, which some believe provide legitimacy to the accusations. The article argues that the accusations ignore the genocidal intent of Hamas and the efforts made by Israel to protect civilian lives. It emphasizes the need to focus on the actual act of mass murder committed by Hamas rather than denouncing Israel's efforts to defeat the perpetrators.