‘The use of the words “genocide” or ‘“acts of genocide” to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations,’ says the letter.

Writers echo ‘genocidal’ charge

‘The use of the words “genocide” or ‘“acts of genocide” to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations,’ says the letter.

by Rebecca Hardy 13th June 2025

Three hundred and eighty writers and organisations have signed a letter echoing Britain Yearly Meeting’s discernment that the Israeli government’s war in Gaza is genocidal and calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Writers echo ‘genocidal’ charge

‘The use of the words “genocide” or ‘“acts of genocide” to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations,’ says the letter.

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