The International Court of Justice is currently examining a legal case against Israel, but a final ruling may take years, and enforcement depends on the UN Security Council, where political support is complex and often blocked by vetoes.

A growing international debate surrounds Israel, with some groups, including Israeli rights organizations and global human rights entities, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, though Israel and its supporters vehemently deny these claims and call them antisemitic libel.

This declaration and ongoing accusations risk further isolating Israel in global public opinion, especially amid the ongoing conflict following Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 people.

Various sources and experts have emphasized the significance of recent scholarly resolutions, highlighting the broader geopolitical implications of labeling Israel's actions as genocide.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has previously recognized other genocides, such as the Armenian genocide, and recently passed a resolution stating that Israel's policies in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.

Melanie O’Brien, president of IAGS, confirmed that the organization considers the situation in Gaza to constitute genocide, citing systematic crimes and widespread destruction targeting the Gazan population.

This situation remains a significant legal and political controversy on the international stage, with differing views on whether Israel's actions qualify as genocide.

The debate over the classification of Israel's actions as genocide continues to fuel international controversy, with some nations and organizations supporting the designation and others strongly opposing it.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel's military offensive in Gaza has caused extensive destruction, displacing most of Gaza’s 2 million residents, with over 63,000 Palestinians reported dead by Gaza’s Hamas-controlled Health Ministry.

Israel, which was founded partly as a refuge after the Holocaust, denies the genocide accusations, asserting that Hamas's attack was itself a genocidal act, and blames Hamas for prolonging the conflict by not surrendering or releasing hostages.

The IAGS resolution, supported by 86% of voters, accuses Israel of crimes including indiscriminate attacks and calls for an immediate halt to such actions, though Israel has not publicly responded.

The IAGS has previously classified situations like China's treatment of Uyghurs and Myanmar’s Rohingya crackdown as genocide, and has criticized Iran for genocidal intent, highlighting its history of addressing such issues.