Journalist Chris Cuomo is pushing back against claims that Israel’s planned operation in Gaza City constitutes genocide, arguing that the facts don’t align with such an accusation.

Cuomo notes that historical genocides rarely, if ever, involved advance warnings or organized evacuation efforts — measures Israel has taken ahead of its military push. He contends that these actions contradict the intent of genocide, instead suggesting a military strategy aimed at targeting Hamas while minimizing civilian casualties.

This view directly challenges critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren, who have suggested the conflict’s actions could meet genocidal criteria. Cuomo maintains that holding Israel solely responsible for ending the war oversimplifies a complex reality and ignores the role of Hamas in prolonging hostilities.