Gaza without Palestinians: Nigeria, International Law and Politics of Israel’s Genocidal Crimes

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza, highlighting Israel's genocidal crimes against Palestinians. Despite international condemnation, Israel continues its abusive military actions with Western support.

The article criticizes the double standards of Western allies and calls for the application of international criminal law to address Israel's crimes. Nigeria's foreign policy, which respects international law and treaty obligations, is contrasted with its support for Israel over Palestine.

The article emphasizes the distinction between genocidal crimes and other war crimes, detailing the intentional destruction of a group as defined by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It mentions South Africa's complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice for genocidal acts in Gaza and the need for global action to prevent and punish such crimes.