Israel’s war on Gaza: Why do legal experts say it’s genocide?

Legal and academic experts are increasingly concluding that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide under international law. This consensus is based on the high death toll, mass displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and the deliberate blocking of essential aid like food and water. While experts agree that genocide is occurring, they debate when it began, with some citing the October 2023 military campaign and others tracing it back to the 1948 Nakba. The discussion also highlights frustration among Palestinian scholars over what they perceive as a slow and biased international recognition of the situation.