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I believe Israel is committing war crimes but yours is the same argument that Israelis make. That genocide is about intent, which isn't there.

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If you read the section of South Africa's Application Instituting Proceedings in the International Court of Justice entitled Expressions of Genocidal Intent against the Palestinian People by Israeli State Officials and Others, you'll find a compelling case that genocidal intent was clearly expressed. There are over seven pages of quotes and citations of Israeli leaders expressing that intent.

The section begins halfway down page 59.

0. https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/192...

Edit: The application was submitted on December 28, 2023.

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