Gideon Levy Critiques Israel's Response to Gaza Crisis
In a recent article published in Haaretz, Israeli writer Gideon Levy expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza, describing it as a catastrophe that Israel is blind to. Levy recounts a conversation with a visiting American professor, who, despite his strong ties to Israel, felt suffocated during his visit and ultimately decided to leave the country. This professor, a descendant of a family involved in Israel's founding, voiced his belief that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a sentiment that Levy supports based on his observations of ethnic cleansing in the region.
Levy highlights a troubling shift in moral perspectives among Israeli intellectuals, noting that even those who once held liberal views are increasingly resistant to acknowledging the severity of the situation in Gaza. The writer argues that the International Court of Justice will likely focus on the actions in northern Gaza when determining whether genocide has occurred, drawing parallels to historical events in Srebrenica. He emphasizes that the discourse around Gaza has become fraught with hostility, making it difficult for even close friends to engage in meaningful discussions about the crisis.
