'Israel Signed up to Peace – Long-Standing Genocide Libel Must Now End'

'Israel signed up to peace – long-standing genocide libel must now end'

If Israel's most vociferous detractors are fair-minded, surely they'll acknowledge that the pursuit of peace is not genocide.

Ceasefire, yes. Now what about accountability for Israel's genocide?

This much-needed and welcomed ceasefire does not change the simple fact that Israel has just committed a genocide in Gaza. We got so much used to this term now, that the 'G' word became almost normal. Where do we go from here? asks Dr Yoav Shemer-Kunz of European Jews for Palestine.

Patrick’s Politics: To hold Israel accountable for its genocide, peace will not be enough

Protestors gather in support of Palestine. The protest took place on Oct.. 19, 2023. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons The war between Israel and Hamas has now stretched into its third year. Dueling visions of hope and horror have played out in the Middle East over recent days, as the framework of a peace plan is being discussed and another punishing Israeli offensive is being carried out. But the past two years have provided an increasingly st…