International Association of Genocide Scholars Condemns Israel's Actions in Gaza

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The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, declaring them to be a genocidal campaign. The resolution, supported by 86% of its members, accuses Israel of "indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians and civilian infrastructure" in Gaza. This determination could further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing list of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has passed a resolution condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, with 86% of its members in support.
  • The resolution accuses Israel of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza.
  • The IAGS resolution cites Israel's policies and actions, including "indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians and civilian infrastructure" in Gaza.
  • The organization has called on Israel to immediately cease all acts that constitute genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
  • The IAGS has approximately 500 members worldwide, including many Holocaust experts.
  • Melanie O'Brien, the organization's president, stated that people who are experts in the study of genocide can see the situation in Gaza for what it is.

Statistics:

  • 86%: The proportion of the International Association of Genocide Scholars who backed the resolution declaring Israel's actions in Gaza a genocidal campaign.
  • 500: The approximate number of members worldwide in the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
  • 1948: The year in which the Genocide Convention was signed, defining genocide as acts "committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".

Sources:

  • [The Guardian]
  • [Reuters]