Two prominent Israeli human rights organizations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel, have publicly accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. This marks the first time that major Israeli groups, led by Jewish activists, have made such a charge during the nearly 22-month-long Israeli military offensive in Gaza. Their reports argue that the ongoing conflict meets the legal definition of genocide, a claim that Israel vehemently denies, stating that its military actions target Hamas rather than the Palestinian population as a whole. The accusations represent a notable shift within Israeli civil society, breaking a longstanding taboo against labeling the state's actions with the term genocide. The groups' statements have drawn international attention and underscore the deepening humanitarian and legal concerns surrounding the conflict in Gaza.