> Genocide is defined under international law as a crime of intent. Israel was happy to sign a ceasefire agreement as soon as Hamas offered to return the hostages. Therefore Israel had no intent of removing the people of Gaza from Gaza, therefore there was no genocide. This was simply an ordinary war.
It can be both, an ordinary war that is also used as cover for genocide while it is ongoing.
It can be both, an ordinary war that is also used as cover for genocide while it is ongoing.