‘Israeli actions in Gaza amount to genocide,’ says former PLO legal advisor

Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer and former legal advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, criticises Israeli forces' actions in Gaza in her interview with Al Jazeera. She condemns the displacement of civilians without providing basic necessities as illegal under international law. Buttu highlighted ongoing legal developments and their potential long-term impact, emphasizing the importance of international legal mechanisms in addressing the situation. She expressed scepticism about Israel's stated goals, accusing them of pursuing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Despite Israeli claims to limit civilian casualties, Buttu cited the widespread bombing of hospitals and schools as evidence of genocide on the ground. She also discussed Israel's strategic objectives and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, noting Palestinian resilience against Israeli forces and discussing potential uses of military actions as bargaining chips in ceasefire negotiations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Palestine #Gaza #Jabalia #BeitLahiya #GazaCity #KhanYounis #Rafah #GazaUnderAttack #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaBombardment #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #GazaHumanitarianAid #NorthernGaza #SouthernGaza #GazaGenocide