My Word: 'Wholocide' is 'libelocide' – opinion

The article discusses the Palestinian narrative's evolution, particularly the introduction of the term "wholocide" by the Arab League's Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights. This new term, echoing "Holocaust" and incorporating the Arabic word "ahwal" (horrors), aims to create a parallel historical concept to the Holocaust, suggesting Israel's actions are more extreme than genocide. Itamar Marcus of Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) highlights this as an attempt to establish an internationally recognized narrative with its own terminology and commemorative events, such as an annual "Wholocide" Memorial Day on October 17, based on a discredited claim about a hospital explosion.

"The new term also includes the Arabic word 'ahwal,' meaning 'horrors.'"

The author argues that "wholocide" is a form of "libelocide," a "Big Lie" intended to delegitimize Israel and incite violence against Jews globally. The article also critiques the selective focus of international media and organizations on Palestinian suffering while often ignoring Israeli victims and the actions of groups like Hamas. It cites examples of inflated casualty figures and the discrediting of famine claims in Gaza, while noting instances of individuals, like British singer Boy George and retired British Army veteran Col. Richard Kemp, who challenge the anti-Israel narrative.