Norman Finkelstein: On the Record

Political scientist Norman Finkelstein publicly argues Israel is committing genocide.

On the record

• Jan. 21, 2025 — Argued “the state of Israel is responsible for genocide” at a Yale Political Union debate, saying “If you’re systematically, methodically, consciously, willfully depriving the population of water and food, you’re now squarely in the terrain of genocide.” [Yale Daily News]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Finkelstein publicly argued at a January 2025 Yale debate that Israel’s conduct in Gaza met the definition of genocide. Galil disputes that conclusion; this entry records the statement, not antisemitic conduct.

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