Dozens of experts label Israel's actions as 'genocide'

A group of 41 experts on state crime say Israel's "genocide" of Palestinians did not start on 7 October.

In a statement, the group of scholars assert that the response of Israel to incidents on 7 October is indicative of what they term genocide, based on both legal and criminological definitions, and linked to broader historical contexts.

They describe Israel's recent actions, including a total siege of Gaza, as part of a genocidal process that aims to destroy the Palestinian people.

The statement notes that while international law is currently insufficient to address state crimes during their commission, civil society actions and movements like Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) are crucial for holding states accountable.

"Every citizen can play a critical role today in condemning and disrupting Israeli state crime," the statement says.