Genocide in the Gaza Strip?

The issue of genocide in the Gaza Strip divides public opinion more than most modern conflicts. Some see Israel’s actions as the systematic extermination of civilians, pointing to casualty statistics and the destruction of infrastructure as evidence that the UN definition of genocide is being met. Others stress that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, and that Israeli strikes are aimed solely at eliminating threats. Where is the line between self-defense and a war crime? The debate is further fueled by theories about global interests and the influence of political lobbies that allegedly block an objective assessment of the situation. Can there be any moral victor in this conflict?