The International Association of Genocide Scholars has issued a strong statement accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that the actions taken by the Israeli military meet the legal definition of genocide. This designation has sparked significant controversy, with Israeli officials describing the claims as disgraceful and an embarrassment to the legal profession. Amid escalating violence with strikes in Gaza reported to have killed dozens, hundreds of UN staff have signed letters urging the human rights chief to officially recognize the situation as genocide. The ongoing crisis raises critical questions about the effectiveness of international bodies like the United Nations in addressing such allegations.