Genocide

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle defends jury for refusing to condemn Israel for ‘genocide’

The issue surfaced following the opening press conference, where the International Jury president, director Wim Wenders, said that filmmakers should stay out of politics.

Tricia Tuttle, director of the Berlinale.
People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

Don't let the lie stand: Denounce the Israeli genocide claim, no matter who raises it - editorial

A sign is seen above a branch of Oxfam, in London, Britain February 12, 2018.

Ex-Oxfam UK CEO sues charity, says it disproportionately focused on Gaza, pushed 'genocide' label

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's Reza Pahlavi: Trump needs to act, end IRGC's genocide on Iranians


‘Zionist animals’: Anti-Israel activists plan to ‘flood’ UN General Assembly with protest

Within Our Lifetime, JVP, and PYM to march on UN, call for sanctions on Israel, and demand Netanyahu’s arrest.

Demonstrators gather outside the UN Headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza" protest in New York City, July 29, 2025.

Netanyahu accuses Spain's Sanchez of ‘genocidal threat’ after nuclear weapons comment

In his speech on Monday, Pedro Sanchez said "Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers, nor large oil reserves. We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025

Tune into today's top stories: Green light for Gaza deal, Gaza City evacuation ordered

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor - the top stories, clear and concise.

Displaced Palestinians flee amid an Israeli military operation, following an Israeli evacuation order, in Gaza City, September 9, 2025.

South African politician stirs outrage with 'jihad' remarks, wrapped in keffiyeh

Dr. Naledi Pandor also claimed that Israel had been carrying out a “genocide” in Gaza since October 8, 2023, despite Israeli military operations not beginning until October 27.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, leads a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria. May 28, 2020.

Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov released, Qatari PM says nothing will stop it from mediating

Hamas takes credit for Jerusalem attack • IDF intercepts Houthi drone in Eilat area • Sa'ar confirms Israel agrees to US hostage deal • A-G says Ben-Gvir violating working terms

Smoke rises following Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

Why is Yad Vashem silent on claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza? - opinion

One might have expected Yad Vashem to make a powerful rebuttal to claims of genocide in Gaza, but no such statement has been made.

A WOMAN walks past graffiti depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with text reading ‘Wanted: Netanyahu For Criminal Genocide,’ in Barcelona. The writer asks: Why does Yad Vashem stay silent?

'Never again can't only mean never again for Jews': Holocaust Museum LA retracts social media post

The museum said the post was "easily open to misinterpretation by some as a political statement reflecting the ongoing situation in the Middle East. That was not our intent.”

A protester (R) holds a placard reading "Never again is now, Free Palestine" during a demonstration in support of Palestinians on Dam Square, in Amsterdam, on November 2, 2024.

Genocide is a word that has lost all meaning since Gaza war - opinion

We live in a time when Parliament in the UK can debate Israel 10 times more than Sudan, where half a million children have starved to death.

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visit the Holocaust Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, in Berlin, in June.

Hamas's claims of genocide may lead to mass exodus from Gaza - opinion

From its perspective, Hamas must be careful what it wishes for. It is working to escalate the situation and create a humanitarian crisis to harm Israel, lead to sanctions against it, and isolate it.

Palestinians flee Gaza City.

Hundreds of academics call on IAGS to retract declaration of genocide in Gaza

In a letter finalized on Friday, the scholars charge the association with “critical errors” in its resolution, including failing to consider Hamas’ role in the deaths in Gaza.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers an order on South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague, Jan. 26, 2024.