Gazocide; Unveiling the Darkest side of Modern Brutality

The legal analysis of the current situation in Gaza reveals a complex interplay between a genocidal war and a prolonged disastrous occupation, giving rise to what can be termed as “Gazocide”. This innovative conceptualization encapsulates the systematic and sustained destruction of a protected group at least as defined by the UN Genocide Convention. However, and at the same time it algorithmically explores a new threshold in destruction levels against humanity. The genocidal war in Gaza is characterized by actions demonstrating intent to destroy specific ethnic, religious and national groups. Current paper which has been conducted by legally socio-historical approach finds that the criminal attacks on civilians, intentional destruction of infrastructure and conditions leading to physical destruction, not only align with the legal definition of genocide, but more importantly goes further to shape a new threshold of severity in galaxy of international criminal law.