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Article by Azmi Bishara traces the evolution of the term genocide in international law, from Raphael Lemkin’s original definition to its narrower legal codification in the 1948 Genocide Convention. It critiques how legal ambiguity and political interests, particularly by the US, enable states like Israel to evade accountability for mass atrocities. The article argues that proving intent remains a key legal obstacle, often used to avoid invoking genocide, despite overwhelming evidence.
