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There are reports that blames on Israel in genocide in Gaza and anti-israel demonstrations started immediately after 7.10.2023 and before ground invasion in Gaza. Is it correct?

Yes, reports and accusations blaming Israel for genocide in Gaza, as well as anti-Israel demonstrations, did begin immediately after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and prior to Israel's ground invasion of Gaza, which started on October 27, 2023. ### Timeline of Anti-Israel Demonstrations Protests against Israel's response to the October 7 attack emerged within days across various countries, often framed as pro-Palestine rallies but including anti-Israel elements. For instance: - In the UK, planning for large-scale anti-Israel protests began hours after the October 7 attack, with thousands rallying in London and other cities on October 14, demanding "Freedom for Palestine" and denouncing Israel. - In the US, the first major protests at Columbia University occurred on October 12, featuring both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators. - Globally, demonstrations in support of Palestine (and often critical of Israel) have been documented in at least 39 countries since October 7, including early rallies in Europe and elsewhere. - On X (formerly Twitter), posts from October 26 reference ongoing anti-Israel protests, such as crowds in New York chanting against a US congressman for "supporting genocide" and targeting Israeli symbols at universities like Tulane. These early protests were part of a broader wave that continued worldwide, with some sources noting over 1,200 protests in Israel alone since October 7, many calling for ceasefires but others explicitly anti-Israel. ### Timeline of Genocide Accusations Accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza also surfaced before the ground invasion, though formal reports from major organizations came later. Early claims appeared in protests and social media: - By October 26, protesters in the US were chanting phrases like "you're supporting genocide" at events targeting pro-Israel figures, directly linking Israel's actions in Gaza to genocide. - On X, discussions and accusations of "Israel’s atrocities, genocide" in Gaza were circulating by October 26, with users calling for an end to what they described as massacres of civilians. - While major institutional accusations escalated in 2024—such as a UN expert's March 2024 report finding "reasonable grounds" for genocide, Amnesty International's December 2024 conclusion that Israel committed genocide, and Human Rights Watch's December 2024 report on extermination and genocidal acts—these built on earlier grassroots claims that began in the weeks following October 7. Critics of these accusations, including Israeli rights groups and anti-defamation organizations, argue that such claims are often rooted in anti-Zionism or antisemitism and do not meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention. However, the timeline confirms that both demonstrations and genocide blame started well before the ground invasion, driven initially by reactions to Israel's airstrikes and the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

  Hamas attack on Israel is classified as genocidal act and Israeli enemies have proven track of record demanding Israel destruction, killing if Jews and wars started against Israel since 1948?

### Classification of the October 7, 2023, Hamas Attack as Genocide The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel has been classified as a genocidal act by some scholars, legal analysts, Israeli officials, and Jewish advocacy groups, based on the UN Genocide Convention's definition (acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group). For example: - A legal analysis in the *Israel Law Review* argues that the attack meets the criteria for genocide, citing the mass killings, abductions, and intent to target Jews as a group. - Israeli government sources describe it as a "catastrophic act of genocide," emphasizing the scale of civilian murders and the attackers' stated goals. - The American Jewish Committee (AJC) refers to it as a "genocidal attack by Hamas," framing Israel's response as defensive against such intent. - Wikipedia notes allegations that the attack constituted genocide or a genocidal massacre against Israelis, supported by various commentators. However, this classification is not universally accepted or formally ruled as genocide by international bodies like the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which has instead focused on allegations against Israel in Gaza. Critics argue the term is misused or that the attack, while constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity, does not fully meet the legal threshold for genocide due to its scale and duration. Hamas and its supporters deny genocidal intent, portraying the attack as resistance. ### Historical Track Record of Israel's Enemies Yes, Israel's adversaries—including certain Arab states, Palestinian militant groups, and other actors—have a documented history since 1948 of calling for Israel's destruction, engaging in antisemitic rhetoric (including calls for killing Jews), and initiating or participating in wars against Israel. This is rooted in the Arab-Israeli conflict, which began with Israel's founding. Key examples include: #### Wars Initiated Against Israel - **1948 Arab-Israeli War**: Immediately after Israel's declaration of independence on May 14, 1948, a coalition of Arab states (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon) invaded, aiming to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state. This war resulted in significant casualties and displacement. - **1956 Suez Crisis**: While Israel initiated military action alongside Britain and France, it was in response to Egyptian threats and blockades; Egypt's President Nasser had vowed to destroy Israel. - **1967 Six-Day War**: Israel preemptively struck after Egypt mobilized forces, closed the Straits of Tiran, and formed alliances with Jordan and Syria amid explicit threats of annihilation from Arab leaders. - **1973 Yom Kippur War**: Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holy day, with the goal of reclaiming lost territories and weakening Israel militarily. - Subsequent conflicts, like the 1982 Lebanon War (in response to PLO attacks), 2006 Lebanon War (initiated by Hezbollah's cross-border raid and kidnappings), and ongoing rocket barrages from Hamas and allies since the 2000s, follow this pattern of aggression against Israel. #### Demands for Destruction and Killing of Jews - **Palestinian Groups**: The original PLO Charter (1964) called for the "elimination of Zionism in Palestine," interpreted as Israel's destruction. Hamas's 1988 Charter explicitly advocates for jihad against Jews and the obliteration of Israel, with phrases like "Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it." (Hamas revised its charter in 2017 but maintains anti-Israel positions.) - **State Leaders and Rhetoric**: Egyptian President Nasser in the 1960s threatened to "throw the Jews into the sea." Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Khomeini and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have called for Israel's eradication, with Ahmadinejad famously stating Israel should be "wiped off the map" in 2005. - **Antisemitic Elements**: Historical Arab nationalist and Islamist rhetoric has included calls for violence against Jews, echoing broader antisemitism. For instance, during the 1948 war and subsequent conflicts, there were massacres and expulsions of Jewish communities in Arab countries. This track record is well-documented in historical timelines and analyses, though perspectives vary: critics of Israel argue these actions stem from opposition to Zionism or perceived colonialism, while supporters see them as existential threats driven by antisemitism or rejectionism. The conflict has evolved, with peace treaties (e.g., Egypt in 1979, Jordan in 1994) reducing state-level wars, but non-state actors like Hamas and Hezbollah continue the pattern.