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Genocide Scholars’ Association Says Israel’s Gaza Offensive Is Genocide, Israel Denounces the Claim

The IAGS vote adds expert weight to mounting scrutiny at The Hague.

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EL PERIÓDICO se suma al llamamiento de Reporteros Sin Fronteras y pide el fin de la matanza de periodistas en Gaza
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Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire while trying to receive aid on Sunday, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Overview

  • The International Association of Genocide Scholars approved a resolution stating Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, with 86% of participating members voting in favor.
  • Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejected the determination as a “shame for the profession,” saying it relies on Hamas “lies” and misrepresents international court findings.
  • Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 63,557 deaths and 160,660 injuries since Oct. 7, 2023, including at least 348 deaths attributed to hunger and malnutrition.
  • Reporters Without Borders coordinated global actions on Sept. 1 with more than 250 media outlets in about 50 countries to denounce journalist killings and demand independent press access to Gaza.
  • Recent strikes documented by RSF and news outlets killed named journalists at Al Nasser hospital on Aug. 25 and earlier near Al Shifa on Aug. 10, as RSF accuses the Israeli army of a deliberate campaign against reporters and notes the ongoing access ban for foreign media.