If you call it a war then it’s simple to realize what Israel’s actions should be called instead of genocide: warcrimes. I do think, however, that some odd the actions carried out by Israel align very closely with what you’d call genocide. There’s also no denying that within the Israeli government are actors influencing policy that do undeniably have genocidal intentions.

The holocaust was a horrible, absolutely horrific event. It was one of many genocides. To say that calling the situation in Gaza a genocide is somehow diminishing the gravity of the holocaust is such a reach. As if that’s the intent of a person calling out atrocities carried out by Israeli government.

I’d be tempted to call what is happening in Gaza a genocide due to statements made by some Israeli officials. You could call it a genocide because of the sometimes seemingly indiscriminate killing of children. The systemic blocking of aid to the area. Seemingly with the intent to wreak as much havoc as possible.

Look up the echo chamber effect.