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Knesset Speaker Rejects Gaza Genocide Claims to European Leaders

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected genocide allegations against Israel in Gaza during a speech to European parliamentary leaders in Rome on Thursday. He accused world leaders of spreading falsehoods for political gain and contrasted the current conflict with the Holocaust.

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01Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected genocide allegations against Israel in Gaza to European leaders.
02Ohana accused world leaders of spreading falsehoods for political gain and seeking electoral applause.
03He contrasted the current conflict with the Holocaust, calling it a battle for freedom and democracy.
04The speech was delivered at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Rome.
05South Africa brought genocide charges against Israel to the International Court of Justice in late 2023.

Ohana urged European leaders to support Israel in what he called a battle for freedom and democracy. The speech was met with applause, though South Africa has brought genocide charges against Israel before the International Court of Justice.

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