The world’s leading genocide scholars have declared that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) passed a resolution on Monday, adding to the chorus of countries, rights groups and other bodies that believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Israel has killed more than 63,500 people and wounded more than 160,000 in its war on Gaza. During the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, 1,139 people were killed, and about 200 were taken captive.

Here’s all you need to know about the declaration and the body making it.

What was announced, and who announced it?

The IAGS, a 500-member body of academics founded in 1994, is the world’s leading association of genocide scholars.

Eighty-six percent of

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