The Anti-Israel Left Loves the Charge of ‘Genocide’ Precisely Because It Is So Perverse

The victims become the perpetrators.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest around Columbus circle as they take part in the ‘Shut it Down for Palestine’ protests in New York City, December 16, 2023.

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Abrief statement by Representative Rashida Tlaib on the Israel incursion into Rafah mentioned the word “genocide” four times. According to the congresswoman, “Netanyahu began a ground invasion of Rafah to continue the genocide of Palestinians,” “our country is actively participating in genocide,” and the International Criminal Court should “swiftly issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials to finally hold them accountable for this genocide,” which is warranted by all “the well-documented violations of the Genocide Convention.”

“Genocide” is the favorite word of anti-Israel progressives; without it, they’d be rendered practically mute.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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