I, Lee Mordechai, a historian by profession and an Israeli citizen, bear witness in this document to the situation in Gaza as events are unfolding. The enormous amount of evidence I have seen, much of it referenced later in this document, has been enough for me to believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. I explain why I chose to use the term below. Israel’s campaign is ostensibly its reaction to the Hamas massacre of Oct. 7, 2023, in which war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed within the context of the longstanding conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that can be dated back to 1917 or 1948 (or other dates). In all cases, historical grievances and atrocities do not justify additional atrocities in the present. Therefore, I consider Israel’s response to Hamas’ actions on Oct. 7 utterly disproportionate and criminal.

 

https://bearing-witness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gaza_English-v6.7.0-5.7.25.pdf

Best post ever.

 

Wouldn`t it be just great if only those members were allowed to partake in these debates who have read this article, written by a renowned Jewish historian  first?

10 minutes ago, Somjot said:

Best post ever.

 

Wouldn`t it be just great if only those members were allowed to partake in these debates who have read this article, written by a renowned Jewish historian  first?

 

Be fair, most of them have trouble reading, to be honest, I found it hard going but well worth reading.

Post with Thai & Hebrew language removed.

 

You have been advised before about forum rules.

 

@Simon 55

 

 

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