Omer Bartov, an Israeli-American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University and former Israeli army soldier, has publicly stated that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In an op-ed published in The New York Times, Bartov, who has taught genocide for over 25 years, described his conclusion as "inescapable" after examining Israel's 21-month military campaign on the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the actions meet the definition of genocide, citing both intent and systematic destruction. Bartov's statement aligns him with a growing number of prominent Israeli and Jewish scholars who have characterized Israel's war on Gaza as genocide. His position marks a notable shift, as he had previously resisted labeling the conflict as such. The discourse reflects an increasing consensus among genocide experts and human rights organizations regarding the nature of Israel's military operations in Gaza.