More than two months have passed since President Trump unveiled his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict—a move widely regarded as the most consequential Middle East peace initiative in decades. Despite warnings from foreign policy insiders about its failure, the plan has held firm through intense volatility and uncertainty since October 10, confounding critics of the president, Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel deserves a fulsome defense from those committed to law, order, and truth. The plan has done more than reduce fighting; it underscores Israel’s actual aims: eliminating Hamas, freeing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again serves as a launchpad for mass murder—never the destruction of the Palestinian people.
The “genocide” accusation persists as the most destructive falsehood levied against Jews in modern history. Less than three months after the October 7, 2023, terror attacks, South Africa—a nation grappling with corruption and poverty—accused Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice. This case remains unresolved, with a final ruling unlikely before 2028.
The libel spreads through radical activists, anti-Western NGOs driven by ideological agendas, pseudo-intellectual academics, and institutions like the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS). IAGS has attracted frivolous members, including fictional figures such as Adolf Hitler, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine, alongside non-experts. Yet major media outlets continue to treat IAGS resolutions as credible assessments of genocide—the gravest crime in human history.
This campaign demands a serious response. Legal experts and clear-minded observers must dismantle the genocide libel once and for all. The arguments are straightforward; only bad faith obscures them.
Following the October 7 massacre—proportionally representing roughly 50,000 American lives lost—Israel acted in self-defense against an enemy committed to exterminating every Jew in its country. Labeling Israel genocidal in this context is not merely wrong; it inverts reality and rewards Hamas.
Israel has also delivered massive humanitarian aid to Palestinians throughout the conflict—more than 2 million tons since fighting began. This record alone refutes genocidal intent, as no nation at war has ever provided such extensive aid to a population under enemy control.
Israeli forces have fought with precision to minimize civilian casualties while targeting Hamas operatives. The challenge is immense: Hamas hides behind civilians, embeds fighters in hospitals and schools, and uses infrastructure as shields. Yet Israel consistently issues advance warnings to limit harm. In contrast, genocidal regimes deliberately hunt and slaughter civilians—a conduct Gaza has not experienced.
The International Court of Justice must weigh these facts carefully when ruling on the South Africa-Israel case. Israel’s position is strong, explaining why radical actors seek to rewrite genocide rules to fit their narrative.
The Genocide Convention remains a respected, almost sacred document that should guide the final judgment. Attempts to stretch or dilute it through political maneuvering threaten justice itself.
For now, Israel deserves a fulsome defense from those committed to law, order, and truth. The future of international law, counterterrorism strategy, and modern warfare may hinge on how the world judges Israel’s actions—a matter with stakes that could not be higher.
