Omer Bartov, a professor at Brown University and a scholar specializing in Holocaust and genocide studies, has publicly stated that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Writing in The New York Times, Bartov, who is also a former Israeli army soldier, described Israel's 21-month military campaign and destruction in Gaza as meeting the definition of genocide, citing both intent and systematic destruction. He emphasized his expertise by noting that he has taught genocide studies for 25 years and can recognize genocide when he sees it. Bartov's conclusion aligns with a growing number of prominent Israeli and Jewish scholars who have characterized Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. His op-ed marks a notable addition to the discourse, as he had previously resisted labeling Israel's conduct as genocide but now concurs with other genocide scholars and human rights organizations on this assessment.