Israeli Human Rights Group Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

A prominent Israeli human rights organization has joined other international groups in labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The organization stated that Israel has been committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for nearly two years. They emphasized their duty to speak the truth as Israelis and Palestinians living in the region, witnessing the situation firsthand.

Since its establishment in 1989, the organization has been documenting human rights violations committed by Israel in the Palestinian territories. They have compiled statistics, testimonies, video footage, position papers, and reports on these violations.

The organization defines genocide as the destruction of humanity, encompassing not only mass killings but also the total destruction of cities, forced displacement, and starvation. They assert that Israeli government officials and military commanders have explicitly stated their intention to carry out these actions, aiming to starve, eliminate, and raze Gaza.

The organization highlighted that the events of October 7th and Hamas' attack have been exploited by the Israeli government to advance an agenda of Jewish supremacy, destruction, and expulsion. They stated that the lives of all Palestinians have been rendered disposable, with the situation worsening, including instances of people being shot while seeking food and children dying of hunger.

The organization's report presents facts, data, and testimonies demonstrating how Israel is systematically destroying Palestinian society in Gaza by creating catastrophic living conditions that make continued existence impossible, which they define as genocide. They emphasize that throughout history, perpetrators of genocide often fail to comprehend the meaning of their actions in real time, justifying their actions through narratives of self-defense or existential threats.

The organization warns that the ideology driving the Israeli regime is not limited to the Gaza Strip. They state that the same regime, army, leaders, and generals are implementing extreme violence in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and within Israel. They express concern that the genocide may expand to other areas under Israeli control.

The organization also criticizes the international community for failing to fulfill its role, holding leaders of the Western world responsible for the atrocities. They call on the international community to utilize all available tools under international law to stop the genocide.

The organization's report, titled "Our Genocide," reflects their perspective as both Palestinians living under the Israeli regime and Jewish Israelis. They are human rights defenders fighting for the right to live in a just society, advocating for peace, safety, and justice for all. They emphasize their duty to speak the truth and demand an end to the genocide.