Legal Standards of Genocide
The discussion centers around the complexities of legal standards in genocide allegations, emphasizing the critical concept of "dolos specialis," or special intent. Finkelstein argues that even reaching the plausibility benchmark indicates severe wrongdoing, while Rabbani challenges the strength of the allegations against Israel. The conversation highlights the prolonged nature of legal processes in such cases, drawing parallels to historical instances like Bosnia.In this clip
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Israel-Palestine Debate: Finkelstein, Destiny, M. Rabbani & Benny Morris | Lex Fridman Podcast #418
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