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Hebrew University professor declares Gaza conflict a genocide

Original: ❝ Yes, it is genocide. It is so difficult and painful to admit it, but despite all that, and despite all our efforts to

Amos Goldberg, a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has concluded that what is happening in Gaza constitutes genocide. He acknowledged the statement is difficult and painful to make, saying that despite efforts to think otherwise, the conclusion can no longer be avoided. His remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over how to characterize the war.

Why now: Statements by an Israeli academic labeling the Gaza war genocide are rare and fuel heated public debate over the conflict's characterization.

Amos GoldbergHebrew University of JerusalemGazaIsrael

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• ❝ Yes, it is genocide. It is so difficult and painful to admit it, but despite all that, and despite all our efforts to think otherwise... we can no longer avoid this conclusion. ❞ Professor Amos Goldberg The Hebrew University, Jerusalem (originally published April 2024)… · faab64@todon.eu · 5

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