The genocide lie (GenoLIE): An unconventional weapon of mass destruction – opinion

The article argues that the accusation of "genocide" against Israel, termed the "GenoLIE," is an "unconventional weapon of mass destruction" used to delegitimize and demonize the Jewish state. It contends that this accusation, which emerged swiftly after the October 7 Hamas attack, distorts the legal definition of genocide, coined by Raphael Lemkin, which requires specific intent to destroy a group. The author asserts that this campaign, fueled by "progressive" antisemitism, aims to justify the destruction of Israel and mirrors historical antisemitic tropes. The piece emphasizes that antisemitism is a tool of tyrannical regimes and that combating the "GenoLIE" is crucial for upholding international law and democratic institutions.