It must bear responsibility for the genocidal massacre of October 7.
Arsen Ostrovsky

Arsen Ostrovsky
A leading human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum, an Israel-based NGO and global coalition of lawyers, combating antisemitism and standing up for Israel in the international legal arena. Recognized as an expert on international law and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has previously addressed the United Nations, US Congress, British Parliament and other high-level venues around the world. He frequently writes in leading publications, including Newsweek Magazine, where he is a regular columnist.
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War against Hamas
Planned pro-Palestinian rally at Sydney Opera House a grotesque insult to October 7 victims
A planned pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House – coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7 massacre – risks turning our national icon into a stage for hate and division.
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Hamas leaders were not neutral civilians; the West should reflect on its hypocrisy when criticising legitimate military action.
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Arsen Ostrovsky: Israel must make clear to other countries, as they have already, that they will not sit idly by in the face of unilateral recognitions of a Palestinian state. …
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Despite repeated accusations, Israel’s actions in Gaza do not meet the legal definition of genocide and reflect self-defense, not intent to destroy a people.
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Arsen Ostrovsky: You can have 100 countries saying the earth is flat and that won’t make it true.Published in Jewish Journal, July 26, 2025.