Israeli author David Grossman brands Gaza war a 'genocide'

Prominent Israeli writer David Grossman has proclaimed Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip a "genocide," stating that after years of refusing to use the term, he can no longer avoid it. In an interview, Grossman said the bloodshed, mass starvation, and bombing from his own country break his heart. The article also provides recent casualty figures from the Palestinian health ministry, noting deaths from Israeli-imposed starvation. Despite his condemnation, Grossman affirmed his desperate loyalty to the idea of a two-state solution, as he sees no other alternative.