Jeffrey Sachs Praises Genocide Case as 'Stunning, Amazing … an Historic Day'

After watching all three hours of the televised hearing of South Africa’s compelling case on Israeli genocide in Gaza, Jeffrey Sachs told Judge Andrew Napolitano: “Well, this is an absolutely astounding day, an historic day.” A close transcription of his comments includes his summary: “It’s stunning, amazing, to watch these proceedings. South Africa filed an extremely detailed application, 84 pages, describing both the intentionality of Israel in destroying Gaza, in making Gaza uninhabitable, and the actions of Israel, in bombing core infrastructure, in blocking the inflows of water, food, medicine, fuel, that are basic necessities of life. And the combination of the statements by Israeli leaders, from the Prime Minister and President, through the cabinet, to members of the Knesset, to leaders of the Israel Defense Forces, is a shocking list of statements, because these are statements saying flat out that Gaza is to be destroyed, is to be made uninhabitable, that there is no distinction between Hamas and the civilians, that everybody is guilty. And no doubt, these Israeli leaders would like to walk back what they said. Because what they said was flat out … unbelievably ugly and destructive, and I think South Africa makes a compelling case, expressive of genocidal intent.”