US Professor Compares Israel’s Actions in Gaza to Srebrenica and Nazi Genocides
The ongoing violence in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces has sparked international outrage and warnings of potential consequences for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Turkey’s President Erdogan has stated that Netanyahu will face trial as a war criminal, a sentiment echoed by legal expert Professor Francis Boyle.
Professor Boyle, known for his previous work in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, has compared the situation in Gaza to previous instances of war crimes. He pointed to the Genocide Convention and Nuremberg Convention, noting that Israel’s actions in Gaza align with definitions of genocide and war crimes.
Drawing on historical context and legal precedent, Boyle also discussed Israel’s ongoing occupation and conflict with Palestine. He argued that the US government has sided with Israel in peace negotiations, and that there is a broader agenda to maintain Western influence in the Middle East.
Boyle also addressed the issue of Palestinian self-determination and advocated for a two-state solution with a shared Jerusalem. He suggested that the US government could have taken a more proactive role in encouraging peace negotiations and criticized the lack of progress in this area.
In response to the USA’s support for Israel in the UN Security Council, Boyle highlighted the potential for the General Assembly to take action through enforcement steps under the United for Peace Resolution. He suggested that the General Assembly could propose economic sanctions and other measures to address Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Boyle’s analysis and commentary bring a legal and historical perspective to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, shedding light on potential ways forward for addressing the situation and working towards peace and justice for Palestinians.
