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Author Argues Israel Acts Within Law Amidst War Crimes Allegations
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An IDF reservist argues that accusations of genocide, apartheid, and war crimes against Israel are legally and factually incorrect. He asserts that Israel is acting within international law to defend itself against Hamas, which he describes as the aggressor employing tactics that constitute war crimes.
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- Author argues Israel acts within international law against Hamas.
- War crimes definitions align with Hamas's actions, not Israel's.
- Proportionality is based on military advantage vs. civilian harm, not body count.
- Genocide requires intent to destroy a group, which Israel does not demonstrate.
- Israel is a democracy, not an apartheid state, with full Arab citizen rights.
- Accusations against Israel are seen as misapplied or driven by animus.
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