Norman Finkelstein articulates his deep revulsion towards the genocidal attitudes that permeate Israeli society, noting that these sentiments are not only openly shared but celebrated within media and public discourse. He critiques the alarming hierarchy placed on the value of lives in Gaza, highlighting how this dehumanization justifies violence against its inhabitants. Finkelstein posits that the current situation in Gaza reflects a societal consensus in Israel, as evidenced by the outright declarations of officials and the public's complicity, which contradicts claims that human rights criticisms stem from anti-Semitism. Furthermore, he discusses the influence of far-right ideologies across the entire Israeli political spectrum, suggesting that such views foster a national project aimed at eliminating dissent regarding state policies.
