What it is about
A newly released report shines a light on the horrific acts committed by Hamas on October 7, specifically the deliberate and systematic targeting of families, coining the term “kinocide.” The report aims to ensure that these abhorrent acts are recognized internationally as distinct crimes against humanity.
Why it matters
The atrocities committed by Hamas extend beyond warfare as they attack the core fabric of society: family units. Recognizing this as “kinocide” is essential for international legal acknowledgment and subsequent action to protect innocent families worldwide.
Key details
In the brutal attacks, detailed incidents include the cold-blooded murder of Maayan Idan before her family’s eyes, and the tragic fate of the Matias family, highlighting Hamas’ intent to incite terror through horrific family violence. The victims’ terror was spread globally through social media, a tactic identified as the “terror filter.”
Leading voices
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, an instrumental voice in identifying and labeling these crimes, emphasizes the universal pain experienced by victms and urges international recognition of kinocide. Merav Israeli-Amarant, CEO of the Civil Commission, stresses its critical role in broadening the understanding of such terrorism beyond the immediate violence to its pervasive psychological death across communities via digital platforms.
The international challenge
Despite widespread endorsement by global human rights figures, like Professor Irwin Cotler, silences responses, and failure to adequately address these actions in legal frameworks loom as major ethical concerns. The report calls for stronger international coalitions for community-based protections, arguing these targeting attacks jeopardize basic human rights.
The path forward
Emphasizing the nation’s resilience, Israel advocates call for global acknowledgment and actions against antisemitism and kinocide. The report’s findings are intended to ignite a legal and humanitarian response to consider crimes against family unity as indicators of potential larger global threats.
This story was first published on foxnews.com.