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In reply to the discussion: Genocide? This is in fact what genocide looks like: [View all]Johnny2X2X
(23,670 posts)I dont think it is genocide.
But I think the definitions of genocide needs to be stated, Genocide is the intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part.
Netanyahu stating that Gaza will never look the same sounds an awful lot about the intentional destruction of a people. So I get where people are coming from calling it genocide. And I also get that most genocides that have occurred in the last 60 years have been under military strikes where the actors have claimed to be striking legitimate targets.
So far I am giving the IDF a big benefit of the doubt that the civilian casualties arent their goal. I am still there, but I think its been undeniable that war crimes are occurring. If the US had done these same things after 9/11, millions of Americans would be in the streets protesting our government.
And I dont think theres anyway to get rid of Hamas now. They are never going to run out of recruits now.