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Jimmy Wales Locks Wikipedia’s ‘Gaza Genocide’ Page Over Neutrality Breach

He says the lede states a disputed genocide allegation in Wikipedia’s voice, contravening rules requiring attribution.

Overview

  • The page is protected from editing until November 4, 2025 at 21:47 UTC, and a notice says the lock is not an endorsement of the current version.
  • Visitors can still read the entry, whose lede describes alleged genocidal acts by Israel, including mass killings and starvation, presented as fact.
  • Wales called the article a particularly egregious case, citing non‑negotiable neutrality policy, and urged a lede that attributes competing characterizations to sources.
  • He said a high‑profile interview prompted his review and he rejected claims that outside pressure influenced his stance, drawing sharp pushback from volunteer editors.
  • Editors accused him of overreach and raised conflict‑of‑interest concerns, while broader context includes NGO and UN findings alleging genocide, Israeli denials, and ongoing ICJ and ICC actions.