Summary
The article discusses claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as described by a United Nations commission. It highlights a process called dehumanization, where a group is perceived as less human, enabling higher levels of violence. The article also covers reactions in Israel and the lack of public concern over Palestinian casualties.
Key Facts
- A United Nations commission, led by Navi Pillay, claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- Dehumanization is mentioned as a process where victims are seen as less human, making violence easier to justify.
- Israel is accused of bombing Gaza City to force civilians to leave, amid a declared famine.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has publicly stated that "Gaza is burning."
- A poll shows that 76% of Jewish Israelis agreed that none of the remaining population in Gaza were innocent.
- Over 64,900 Palestinians have reportedly been killed.
- Anti-government protests in Israel focus more on captive return deals rather than the civilian death toll.
- Human rights groups like B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel also label the conflict as genocide.
