New Research Challenges Genocide Claims Against Israel in Gaza Conflict

FIRST ON FOX: A recent study has emerged that disputes allegations of genocide by Israel in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, massacre by Hamas. This study contends that claims of starvation, indiscriminate bombing, and intentional civilian killings lack verifiable evidence.

Conducted by researchers from the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, the report titled “Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War” (2023-2025) argues that the genocide narrative is largely based on flawed data, uncritical sourcing, and a humanitarian system susceptible to manipulation.

Analyzing Starvation Claims

A pivotal aspect of the genocide accusations involves the assertion that Israel deliberately starved Gaza’s population. The researchers assert that allegations of starvation prior to March 2, 2025, stem from erroneous data, circular citations, and a lack of critical analysis of sources. While U.N. officials and various rights groups stated that 500 trucks per day were essential to prevent famine, prewar U.N. statistics indicated that Gaza averaged only 292 daily truck deliveries in 2022, with just 73 of those dedicated to food.

Report co-author Danny Orbach highlighted that the food supply during the war consistently exceeded demand. On average, Israel provided over 100 trucks a day through March 2025, and during a ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, this number surged to about 600 daily.

New Research Challenges Genocide Claims Against Israel in Gaza Conflict