The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/genocide/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png genocide | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/genocide/ 32 32 North Carolina Dems reject Gaza genocide resolution after campaign by Jewish caucus https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-dems-reject-gaza-genocide-resolution-after-campaign-by-jewish-caucus/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:41:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835988 'Now we feel like we have a home again,' says Jewish Democrat after measure calling to 'prosecute' and 'vet' those who 'may have participated in or enabled genocide' is narrowly defeated

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]]> ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-denies-inaccurate-report-it-issued-warrants-for-smotrich-and-ben-gvir/ Sun, 17 May 2026 12:23:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825139 Haaretz says three additional warrants issued for unnamed politician and military officials; court reportedly sought ministers' arrest over West Bank settlements last year

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]]> Biden’s deputy secretary of state: Netanyahu helped ‘create a genocide in Gaza’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-deputy-secretary-of-state-netanyahu-helped-create-a-genocide-in-gaza/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:23:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811523&preview=true&preview_id=3811523 Veteran Jewish diplomat Wendy Sherman says US also responsible for what unfolded in the Strip, then clarifies that she can't make legal analysis whether genocide 'literally' occurred

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]]> Jewish anti-Zionist group files ‘genocide’ claim against FedEx over Israel deliveries https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-anti-zionist-group-files-genocide-claim-against-fedex-over-israel-deliveries/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807060 French Jewish Union for Peace says company delivered parts for F-35 aircraft that carried out bombing raids in Gaza; courier company denies it transports weapons

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]]> After accusing Israel of genocide, Scott Wiener steps down as Calif. Jewish Caucus co-chair https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-accusing-israel-of-genocide-scott-wiener-steps-down-as-calif-jewish-caucus-co-chair/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:54:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740117 Wiener caused anger in Jewish community after flip-flopping on the issue amid pressure from pro-Palestinian groups as he campaigns for Congress

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]]> In reversal, Jewish US House candidate Scott Wiener says Israel committed ‘genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reversal-jewish-us-house-candidate-scott-wiener-says-israel-committed-genocide/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:46:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732405 California state senator and leader of legislature's Jewish Caucus is seeking to replace Nancy Pelosi; all 3 Democrats in the race endorse genocide charge

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]]> UN court to begin hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-court-to-begin-hearings-on-whether-myanmar-committed-genocide-against-rohingya/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:28:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731920 ICJ may use case to broaden definition of genocide in international law, which could influence dispute between South Africa and Israel over war in Gaza

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]]> Levin pushing for tribunal empowered to impose death sentence on Oct. 7 perpetrators https://www.timesofisrael.com/levin-pushing-for-tribunal-empowered-to-impose-death-sentence-on-oct-7-perpetrators/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:36:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666948 Bill to form special tribunal calls to try October 7 suspects under Israel's genocide law, which can carry a death sentence, though decision ultimately in PM's hands

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]]> Kamala Harris: ‘We should all step back and ask’ whether Israel committed genocide https://www.timesofisrael.com/kamala-harris-we-should-all-step-back-and-ask-whether-israel-committed-genocide/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:14:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664786 In interview, former VP and Democratic nominee stops short of calling Gaza war a genocide, but says question is applicable given number of civilians killed, 'refusal to give aid'

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]]> Italy’s PM says ICC case filed against her for alleged complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/italys-pm-says-icc-case-filed-against-her-for-alleged-complicity-in-gaza-genocide/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:01:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659077 'I don't believe there is another case like this in the world or in history,' Giorgia Meloni says, adds Rome has not authorized new arms supplies to Israel since Oct. 7 attack

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]]> Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-appearing-on-the-view-earns-applause-for-calling-gaza-war-a-genocide/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:59:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654809 Disagreeing, host Sara Haines says NYC mayoral candidate has made other 'inflammatory' comments 'like calling Israel an apartheid state and questioning its right to exist as a Jewish state'

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]]> Bernie Sanders accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza, the first US senator to do so https://www.timesofisrael.com/bernie-sanders-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza-the-first-us-senator-to-do-so/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:20:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644797 On heels of UN report, Vermont socialist cites death toll, destruction, and Israeli leaders' rhetoric as evidence; demands truce, aid surge, and moves toward Palestinian statehood

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]]> UN panel claims genocide underway in Gaza; Israel blasts members as ‘Hamas proxies’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-panel-claims-genocide-underway-in-gaza-israel-blasts-members-as-hamas-proxies/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3643013 Commission of inquiry into Israel cites statements by officials, IDF's 'pattern of conduct' as evidence of intent to 'destroy Palestinians in Gaza'; barely mentions October 7

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]]> Herzog to head to UK, as London says it doesn’t think Israel committing genocide in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-to-head-to-uk-as-london-says-it-doesnt-believe-israel-committing-genocide-in-gaza/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:44:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637346 Source says president to likely meet British PM during 3-day visit; Starmer and Palestinian Authority chief Abbas meet, agree there can be no role for Hamas in future governance

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 7: Day 702 – Genocide claims based on false data, Israeli academics allege https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-7-day-702-genocide-claims-based-on-false-data-israeli-academics-allege/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635835&preview=true&preview_id=3635835 Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on a multidisciplinary report dispelling claims of genocidal intent, the legality of turning back Greta Thunberg, and a new kindergarten in Homesh

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