Harris' argument against Gaza being a genocide doesnt engage with the actual critical question at all
Harris has a video up saying, in essence, Gaza isnt a genocide because Hiroshimi wasnt a genocide.
He is not engaging with the actual serious argument about this at all, which goes to intent.
In 1945, US leadership consistently framed the bombings in military-necessity terms. In Gaza, Israeli officials produced a documented record of statements that prosecutors argue reveal intent toward the group itself:
- Defence Minister Gallant's "human animals" remark
- President Herzog's statement that "an entire nation out there is responsible"
- References to Amalek (a biblical command of total destruction)
- Energy Minister Katz calling for Gaza to be made into a "island" with no entry of goods
Under genocide law, intent can be inferred from statements so thats what the debate should be about.
Pretending there isn't a debatable case to answer here ("no serious person thinks...") is incredibly disingenuous, however you think the test should be applied.
Edit: removed tangential reference to ICJ as it was incorrect as clarified in a comment below