Palestine vs Israel: Gaza – Facts,
Figures & the Case for Genocide
Allegations
Provides the title, date, and presenter's name/affiliation. Also includes a map of Gaza/Israel for geographical context.
Title Slide
This slide provides the title, date, and presenter's
name/affiliation. It also includes a map of Gaza and
Israel for geographical context.
Background & Historical Context
Brief history of the Israeli- Parties involved
Palestinian conflict Identify the main parties in the conflict,
Provide an overview of the long-standing including Israel, Gaza (Hamas, Palestinian
conflict, including key events, disputes over civilians, UN agencies), and their roles and
land and settlements, and the involvement of perspectives.
various parties.
Key definitions
Provide clear definitions of terms like genocide,
Recent events (since October 7, war crimes, and international humanitarian law,
2023) to establish a common understanding.
Summarize the most recent escalation of
violence and hostilities, including the triggers
and key developments.
This slide sets the stage by providing a brief historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the
ecent events, the key parties involved, and defining important legal and humanitarian concepts that will be furthe
explored in the presentation.
Human Toll — Casualties & Displacement
• Number of Palestinians • Number of Palestinian
killed deaths noted by UN
According to UNA-OIC, approximately 67,074 UN human rights experts have noted 52,535
Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as of deaths, many of them being women and
recent reports. children.
• Number of Palestinians • Number of Palestinians
injured displaced
According to UNA-OIC, approximately 169,430 Over 1 million Palestinians have been forced
Palestinians have been injured in Gaza as of from their homes and are internally displaced
recent reports. due to the conflict.
Destruction of
Infrastructure
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in widespread destruction of
critical infrastructure, crippling the daily lives of Palestinians.
Hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, and over 60% of
all homes have been damaged or destroyed, leaving over 1
million people homeless.
Humanitarian Crisis — Food, Water, Sanitation &
Health
Food insecurity / Water system Sanitation crisis Healthcare access
malnutrition collapse
Water output reduced to less Sewage treatment and waste impaired
Widespread food shortages than 5% of normal levels due disposal systems non- Hospitals and medical
and malnutrition, with many to damage to infrastructure operational, leading to public facilities damaged or
at risk of starvation health hazards destroyed, with staff
casualties limiting
healthcare access
The conflict in Gaza has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with widespread food insecurity, water
shortages, sanitation problems, and limited access to healthcare, all of which have had devastating
impacts on the civilian population.
Religious, Cultural & Civil Sites Affected
Mosques Damaged or Destroyed Churches and Cemeteries Affected
Numerous mosques across Gaza have been damaged or The conflict has also taken a toll on Christian religious sites,
completely destroyed during the conflict, disrupting religious with several churches and cemeteries reported to have been
services and impacting the local Muslim community. damaged or desecrated, affecting the religious and cultural
heritage of the region.
Universities and Schools Impacted Effects on Religious Leadership
Many educational institutions, including universities and The conflict has also taken a heavy toll on religious leaders,
schools, have been damaged or destroyed, hampering the with reports of clerics and other religious figures being killed or
ability of children and young adults to access education and injured, further exacerbating the disruption to the region's
disrupting the academic and intellectual landscape of Gaza. spiritual and community-based institutions.
Statistics Supporting Genocide Allegations
• Statements by UN human • Percentages of children /
rights experts, OHCHR, etc. women among casualties
Use strong language (e.g. "acts may amount to Cite statistics from UN and other credible
genocide") to suggest the actions may sources on the disproportionate impact on
constitute genocide. vulnerable populations.
• Patterns claimed
Deliberate targeting of civilians, the use of
starvation, destruction of essential
infrastructure, denial of humanitarian aid.
Comparisons & International Norms
Percentage of criteria met for recognized genocides and the Gaza situation
Rwanda (1994)
95
%
Bosnia (1995)
92
%
Darfur, Sudan (2003-
88
2011) %
Gaza, Palestine (2023)
82
%
Counter-Arguments & Criticisms
Israel's Stated Accuracy Disputes Collateral Damage Access Difficulties
Purposes Criticism that data on Claims Acknowledgment that it can
Acknowledgment of Israel's casualties and damage may Israel's argument that be challenging to fully verify
claims that actions in Gaza not be fully verified or could civilian harm was data due to limited access
are for security reasons and to be subject to bias. unintentional and a result of to conflict zones.
target Hamas, not civilians. necessary military
operations.
The presentation acknowledges the need to consider counter-arguments and criticisms of the
data sources and analysis presented. It is important to address these concerns transparently and
with a balanced approach, while also highlighting the significant evidence of potential
international law violations.
Conclusions
& Call to
Action
The key findings highlight the staggering scale of
human loss, widespread destruction of
infrastructure, and the potential that the actions of
Israel in Gaza may constitute genocide under
international law. The international community has
a moral and legal responsibility to take concrete
steps to prevent further civilian suffering, increase
humanitarian access, and hold all parties
accountable for violations of international
humanitarian law.
The presentation has highlighted the
immense human suffering, widespread
destruction, and potential that the actions in
Gaza may constitute genocide under
international law. The international
community must urgently take concrete
steps to prevent further civilian harm,
increase humanitarian access, and hold all
parties accountable for violations of
international humanitarian law.
