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6,000 Scholars and Politicians Sign Letter Rejecting Gaza Genocide Charge
international-law-and-politics14 days ago

6,000 Scholars and Politicians Sign Letter Rejecting Gaza Genocide Charge

An open letter signed by over 6,000 prominent academics, legal experts, and politicians rejects the accusation that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, labeling it a 'blood libel.' The signatories, including figures like Steven Pinker and Boris Johnson, argue that Israel's conduct, including evacuation orders and casualty ratios, does not meet the legal definition of genocide. They contend the accusation is a political weapon used to delegitimize Israel, while critics argue this ignores the scale of civilian harm and the intent required under international law.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#creative-community-for-peace#gaza#genocide
NAZA documentary sparks global buzz and a heated Israeli backlash
culture22 days ago

NAZA documentary sparks global buzz and a heated Israeli backlash

At Venice, the Israeli documentary NAZA earned a 25-minute standing ovation, but in Israel it has triggered a fierce, nation‑wide debate about its depiction of Gaza operations, with critics, supporters, and government officials weighing in. The film, built around 24 anonymous Israeli agents discussing Gaza actions, has drawn accusations of genocide from some interviewees and prompts threats to revoke the filmmakers’ citizenship, raising concerns about safety, distribution, and the future of democratic discourse in Israel.

via vox.com|
#culture#gaza#genocide
Cutting Through Genocide: A Graphic History That Demands Conversation
culture1 month ago

Cutting Through Genocide: A Graphic History That Demands Conversation

Armenian-American artist Dana Mashoian Walrath unveils The Book of Genocides, a graphic history that blends anthropology, memoir, and interactive comics to examine ten genocides across centuries, including a controversial chapter on Palestinians and displacement. The book uses cut-and-flap pages to force reader engagement and reflection on dehumanization, aiming to spark dialogue rather than impose judgments; Walrath traveled to each site, drew on family trauma, and warns she may face backlash and even a ban from Israel. Published by Harvard University Press, The Book of Genocides arrives September 8.

via The Guardian|
#comics#culture#genocide
Fauda Co-Creator Rebukes Ruffalo, Citing Gaza Aid and Birth Rates
politics1 month ago

Fauda Co-Creator Rebukes Ruffalo, Citing Gaza Aid and Birth Rates

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of Fauda, blasted Mark Ruffalo for calling Israel’s Gaza actions genocide, arguing that Israel allows hundreds of aid trucks daily and that birth rates in Gaza outpace deaths—points that do not settle the legal definition of genocide under the Genocide Convention, with UN agencies noting ongoing humanitarian access challenges and a Hollywood split over the issue.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#avi-issacharoff#fauda#gaza
Greenland split on genocide claim tied to forcible contraception
world1 month ago

Greenland split on genocide claim tied to forcible contraception

A Greenlandic inquiry into forcible contraception found no definitive conclusion on genocide, stopping short of declaring that such acts amounted to genocide and recommending broader study of Danish practices affecting Greenlandic children and families. Two members who dissented published their own report, which the government rejected amid remarks it stemmed from professional disagreements and geopolitical concerns. The main report emphasized that proving intent to destroy a population is complex, though it noted such intent could occur in contexts aiming to substantially reduce a population.

via AP News|
#denmark#genocide#greenland
Greenland undecided on genocide verdict after forced contraception reviews
world1 month ago

Greenland undecided on genocide verdict after forced contraception reviews

Two expert panels on Denmark's forced contraception in Greenland produced divergent conclusions: one said Inuit women's rights were violated but stopped short of genocide, the other found no genocidal intent; Greenland's justice minister cautioned that a final genocide ruling cannot be made. Denmark apologized and a reconciliation process plus compensation were announced, and officials say they will work together while debate continues on whether the acts meet the Genocide Convention.

via BBC|
#contraception#denmark#genocide
Dutch Court Hands Life Sentence Over Kigali Genocide Involvement
world1 month ago

Dutch Court Hands Life Sentence Over Kigali Genocide Involvement

A Dutch court in The Hague sentenced a Dutch-Rwandan man, identified as Eugene N., to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, including directing Tutsis to be trapped in a stadium and throwing a hand grenade. He was convicted of genocide and war crimes with genocidal intent; Rwanda had sought extradition in 2014, but he had become a Dutch citizen. The court noted his leadership role, overseeing about 1,000 people in Mbazi, and his knowledge of the massacre’s impact.

via BBC|
#genocide#netherlands#rwanda
Mladić Dies at 84 in The Hague, Ending a War Crimes Chapter
world1 month ago

Mladić Dies at 84 in The Hague, Ending a War Crimes Chapter

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes for the 1992–95 Bosnian war, died at 84 in a UN detention facility in The Hague while receiving palliative care. He had been on the run for 16 years before being captured in 2011, sentenced to life in 2017 with the conviction upheld on appeal in 2021, and his death prompted a UN court inquiry into the circumstances. Reactions varied, with survivors and supporters offering contrasting perspectives.

via BBC|
#bosnian-war#genocide#ratko-mladic