(10-12-2025, 06:56 PM)ThomasDGW Wrote: I think that Robert and COmentator are objectively right, but I have doubts that a significant number those who disagree will be convinced. A big part of the problem is that right and wrong have been redefined in terms of loaded buzzwords that have twisted meanings. Genocide, by its root words, should mean to kill all of one kind. [...]
I have not a doubt that clear objective reasoning will NOT convince those who are already of a different view. Anti-semitism dictates an emotional attachment to Israel's enemies!
By the way, I've always pointed-out to others (skeptical though they may be) that I do not seek to change anyone's mind. The purpose of my posting information is to provide it to anyone who has not yet made up their mind! When replying to posts of a contrary view to mine, I direct my response to the general reader, not to the author.
As to the false allegations of genocide against Israel, there is no proper evidence of any such "genocide".
The definition of "genocide" to which most people refer is the "Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide",
adopted 9 December 1948, Article 2 of which requires "intent":
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mec...e-genocide
Israel's warnings to civilians to vacate the immediate combat zone are incompatible with the requirement for "intent" and therefore Israel has not, and is not, committing any "genocide".
Whenever Israel is obliged to defend itself, the "genocide" falsehood-propaganda always appears, devoid of proper evidence.