Overview

• In an interview with La Repubblica, writer David Grossman declared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza a genocide and spoke of his “immense pain” and heartbreak.
• Organizations B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel had previously accused Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government of genocide, adding to a growing chorus of Israeli dissent.
• Grossman attributed the atrocities to moral decay stemming from Israel’s 1967 occupation of Palestinian territories and warned that absolute power breeds corruption.
• He affirmed his commitment to a two-state solution and praised President Macron’s proposal to recognize a Palestinian state as “a good idea,” lamenting its harsh reception in Israel.
• His statements have intensified domestic political debate and spotlighted Gaza’s severe shortages, rising civilian casualties and restricted aid.