The threshold for genocide has been exceeded in Gaza by IDF actions. The Israelis are intentionally depriving the population of food, bombing and executing civilians deliberately and destroying civil infrastructure to make Gaza unlivable.
Genocidal statements have been made from the top down. Even Netanyahu cites Amalek from the bible and compares the story to the Palestinians. Soldiers comment "death to arabs" on social media. This article will not focus so much on statements, but on actions.
The Israelis have demonized anyone trying to help the Palestinians, from UNRWA to private aid organizations. UNRWA and other UN facilities in Gaza are targeted by IDF soldiers for fun on social media and apparently are used as bases by the soldiers, or are destroyed. A World Central Kitchen convoy was deliberately bombed to stop aid operations as well. The USA (Israel's greatest ally) had to resort to air dropping supplies into Gaza because the IDF and Israeli settlers blocked all border checkpoints into the Gaza strip.
Evidence of field executions has emerged from several areas of the Gaza strip. One body was apparently run over by a tank with a zip tie evident on one of the arms. This is evidence that a captive was run over, probably alive. More zip tied bodies were photographed in the courtyard of Shifa hospital when the IDF withdrew from its two week siege in March. Al-Jazeera obtained several videos of IDF soldiers shooting unarmed Palestinians and of drones targeting unarmed Palestinians.
The deliberate and systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure cannot be denied. The IDF has filmed themselves detonating and bulldozing schools, mosques, and universities. Israa university was detonated with explosive charges from the ground. It had no military significance but was blown apart anyway. IDF tanks have been filmed firing on mosques for amusement of the soldiers. Cemeteries have been leveled as well, this was first uncovered by CNN. At least 16 cemeteries have been destroyed in the Gaza strip apparently for no reason other than to wipe away evidence of Palestinian existence.
Razing of neighborhoods and civilian homes is the most frequent war crime of the IDF in the 2023-2024 genocide. This is a common sight from IDF social media. Reprisals for soldiers killed in action have also taken place. In one instance, 20 Palestinian home were detonated as punishment for 20 KIA soldiers. Khan Younis has been almost completely razed to the ground. According to some numbers, 60% of buildings in the Gaza strip have been destroyed.
Daily journal of crimes beginning on April 8th, 2024.
April 8th- It was revealed that many bodies had been buried in the courtyard of Shifa hosptial, apparently excecuted. The IDF withdrew from Khan Younis. So far 60 bodies have been discovered there. Al Jazeera obtained footage of a drone strike on civilians on a building rooftop.
April 9th- It was revealed that a 94 year old woman was burned in her home in Khan Younis. More bodies were excavated from mass graves at Shifa hospital, they had been carelessly buried by bulldozers.
April 10th- Haniyah's family was deliberately targeted and murdered. As he is located in Qatar this is a war crime. A destroyed cemetery was filmed in Khan Younis after IDF withdrew.
April 11th- A UNICEF vehicle was targeted by the IDF approaching Gaza city with small arms.
April 12th- A Mosque was deliberately targeted while issuing a call to prayer in a refugee camp in Gaza. Palestinian homes and vehicles were burned by settlers in the West Bank under the protection of the IDF.
April 13th- Pogroms against Palestinians continue, supported by the IDF, in the West Bank.
April 14th- The IDF opens fire on crowds of Palestinians trying to move North to Gaza city. Jets and boats were apparently used to fire on the crowds and turn them around, killing several.
April 15th- After anecdotes emerged of armed quadcopter drones using recordings of babies to lure people to their death, a video of a drone playing a recording like this was filmed at night in Nuseirat refugee camp. West Bank settler attacks on Palestinians continue with the support of the IDF. More bodies were uncovered in the vicinity of Shifa hospital, apparently executed and buried with bulldozers.
April 16th- A missile fired on a playground in Nuseirat camp killed 11 children. 20 bodies were exhumed in Beit Lahia, apparently executed by the IDF. Some of the bodies around Shifa hospital still had IV ports in the arms.
April 17th- Further unrest in the West Bank.
April 18th- Footage emerged from a soldier's social media showing a burning daycare. A bulldozer was filmed destroying Palestinian roads in the West Bank.
April 19th- IDF snipe a Palestinian child on video.
April 24th- Amid student protests, Israel called American students "terrorists."
April 25th- Jamal Hamdi Hassan Ashour (62 years old) was identified as the man crushed alive by an IDF tank in Gaza city a few months ago. He had a zip tie visible on his arm.
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