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In 2026, the history of Palestine is no longer just a series of dates in a textbook; it is a live-streamed diagnostic of a humanitarian catastrophe that many international legal experts and historians now officially categorize as a genocide. Since the foundational violence of the 1948 Nakba (The Catastrophe), where Zionist militias destroyed over 500 villages and forced 750,000 Palestinians into permanent exile, the world has witnessed a pattern of systematic erasure. From the Deir Yassin massacre in 1948 to the Sabra and Shatila massacre in 1982, and the modern-day destruction of the Gaza Strip, the goal has remained consistent: the removal of the Palestinian people from their land through mass killing and displacement.

The primary reason these atrocities continue without meaningful repercussions is the iron grip of the Mainstream Media (MSM) and the "Moral Theater" created by the West. For decades, major news outlets have operated as a shield for the Zionist state, using Managed Ambiguity to protect war criminals. By framing 75 years of ethnic cleansing as a mere "conflict" or starting the clock only on October 7, 2023, the MSM erases the history of the siege of Gaza and the illegal occupation of the West Bank. They use dehumanizing language, describing Palestinian children as "collateral damage" while protecting the reputations of the leaders who signed their death warrants.

This culture of impunity is fueled by Real Power. While the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally issued arrest warrants for leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for the war crime of starvation, the MSM often dismisses these as "political" or "biased." The Zionist state has carried out these massacres with no physical repercussions because they are backed by the world's most powerful military and a media machine that silences anyone who speaks the truth. The following list exposes the individuals responsible for these crimes—men who have overseen the deaths of thousands yet remain shielded from justice by the very institutions that claim to uphold human rights.

1. Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister)

Netanyahu is the first leader of a Western-backed nation to have an active arrest warrant from the ICC while still in office.

• The Allegations: In November 2024, the ICC issued a warrant for him for the war crime of starvation in Gaza. He is accused of intentionally blocking food and medicine and overseeing "inhumane acts" against civilians. As of January 2026, these warrants remain active after several failed appeals by the Israeli government.

• The Death Toll: Since October 2023, health authorities in Gaza report over 44,000 deaths, the majority being women and children.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu

2. Ariel Sharon (Prime Minister & Defense Minister)

Known as "The Bulldozer," Sharon was a military leader involved in several of Israel's most controversial operations.

• The Allegations: In 1982, an Israeli commission found him "personally responsible" for the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Lebanon, where he allowed violent militias to enter refugee camps and slaughter hundreds of civilians.

• The Death Toll: Between 700 and 3,500 civilians were killed in the camps during the massacre.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Sharon

3. Yoav Gallant (Former Defense Minister)

Gallant was the military head during the first year of the 2023-2024 Gaza war before being removed from his post.

• The Allegations: The ICC issued an arrest warrant for him alongside Netanyahu in late 2024. He is accused of using starvation as a "method of warfare" and ordering a "total siege" that cut off electricity, food, and fuel to 2 million people.

• The Death Toll: He oversaw a campaign that resulted in the destruction of over 60% of homes in Gaza and tens of thousands of deaths.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoav_Gallant

4. Itamar Ben-Gvir (Minister of National Security)

Ben-Gvir is a far-right politician who has been criticized by the international community for his extremist rhetoric.

• The Allegations: He is accused of inciting violence against Palestinians and encouraging "settler violence" in the West Bank. In June 2025, several nations placed him under sanctions for his role in human rights abuses.

• The Death Toll: Under his watch, deaths in the West Bank reached their highest levels in decades, with over 800 deaths reported since 2023.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itamar_Ben-Gvir

5. Bezalel Smotrich (Minister of Finance)

Smotrich controls the budget and land policies for the occupied West Bank.

• The Allegations: He was sanctioned in 2025 by major Western allies for "inciting extremist violence." He is accused of promoting the illegal annexation of land and once suggested it might be "moral" to starve millions of people to reach military goals.

• The Death Toll: His policies have led to a surge in home demolitions and the expansion of illegal settlements that have caused violent clashes.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezalel_Smotrich

6. Ehud Barak (Prime Minister & Defense Minister)

Barak was the military leader during the massive "Operation Cast Lead" in 2008.

• The Allegations: He was accused of overseeing indiscriminate attacks on civilians and using "white phosphorus" (a chemical that causes severe burns) in crowded neighborhoods, which is a violation of international law.

• The Death Toll: Around 1,400 Palestinians were killed in that three-week conflict, including over 300 children.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehud_Barak

7. Menachem Begin (Prime Minister)

Before he was Prime Minister, Begin led a militant group called the Irgun.

• The Allegations: He helped plan the Deir Yassin massacre in 1948, where his group attacked a peaceful village and killed families. Albert Einstein once famously called Begin’s group "fascist" and "terrorist" for these actions.

• The Death Toll: Over 100 villagers, including many women and children, were killed in Deir Yassin.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menachem_Begin

8. Yitzhak Shamir (Prime Minister)

Shamir was a leader of the "Lehi" group, which even the Israeli government later labeled a terrorist organization.

• The Allegations: He was accused of ordering the assassination of a UN peace mediator in 1948. Later, as Prime Minister, he oversaw a military policy of "breaking the bones" of Palestinian protesters during the First Intifada.

• The Death Toll: Over 1,000 Palestinians were killed by the military during his time in power.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yitzhak_Shamir

9. Moshe Ya'alon (Former Defense Minister)

Ya'alon was the commander during the 50-day war in Gaza in 2014.

• The Allegations: Human rights groups accused him of war crimes during the "Black Friday" events in Rafah, where the military used "disproportionate force" and intense bombing on a civilian city to stop a soldier from being captured.

• The Death Toll: Over 2,200 Palestinians were killed in 2014, with a vast number of them being civilians.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moshe_Ya%27alon

10. Ehud Olmert (Prime Minister)

Olmert led Israel during wars in Lebanon (2006) and Gaza (2008).

• The Allegations: He faced international calls for arrest due to the "indiscriminate bombing" of civilian targets like power plants and airports. He also approved the use of cluster bombs in Lebanon, which left behind thousands of dangerous "mini-bombs" in civilian areas.

• The Death Toll: Around 1,200 Lebanese and 1,400 Palestinians died during his military campaigns.

     (Wikipedia page) ⮕ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehud_Olmert