Israel Not Committing Genocide, Population Growth Data Suggests
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza are challenged by demographic data, which indicates a growing Palestinian population. Despite significant destruction in Gaza and a reported death toll of around 70,000, birth rates and population growth figures suggest the opposite of annihilation. The article argues that if genocide were occurring, Israel would be failing miserably at it, given the sustained population increase.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Accusations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are challenged by demographic data showing population growth.
- The article argues Israel is the "worst" at genocide due to its alleged failure to reduce the Palestinian population.
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports approximately 70,000 deaths, but birth rates indicate significant population increase.
- Gaza City's population growth rate is among the highest globally, contradicting claims of destruction.
- The author contrasts Gaza's situation with the Holocaust's decimation of the Jewish population.
- The piece suggests the genocide narrative is unsustainable given the demographic trends.
Accusations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians have persisted for three years, intensifying recently due to international attention on the Gaza conflict. The article argues that these claims are unfounded, asserting that Israel is, in fact, the "worst" country at committing genocide because it has failed to do so.
Citing the UN definition of genocide, which requires intent and action to destroy a group, the author contends that neither element is present in the Gaza conflict. While acknowledging the tragedy of every life lost, the piece contrasts the reported death toll in Gaza with the overall population figures and historical examples.
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, approximately 70,000 Palestinians have died. However, the article highlights that Gaza's population is over two million and has seen significant birth rates, with around 130,000 births in the past two years. Data from the UN-affiliated Global Urbanization Outlook estimates Gaza City's population grew by over 22,000 in the year preceding 2025, a growth rate of 2.84%, placing it among the highest globally.
Comparing this to the Holocaust, where 65% of Europe's Jewish population was annihilated, the article argues that Gaza's population has not diminished but has actually increased. This demographic trend, the author concludes, makes it difficult to sustain the narrative of a population being systematically destroyed, suggesting that either genocide is not occurring or Israel is exceptionally incompetent at carrying it out.
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