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Amir Ohana Rejects Genocide Allegations at Council of Europe
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Core Event
On October 15, 2026, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Rome. He denounced recent statements by world leaders that accuse Israel of committing genocide, labeling those accusations “a despicable lie.” Ohana asserted that Israel is instead “fighting genocide” and urged delegates to support Israel in the ongoing conflict.
Background & Context
Ohana’s remarks came as the three-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack was observed. He recalled the massacre, describing it as a campaign of murder, rape, and burning of civilians. During the speech he displayed a copy of *And Every Single One Was Someone*—a 1,250-page volume that prints the word “Jew” six million times—to symbolize the historic loss of Jewish lives.
Official Statements & Responses
Ohana contended that the October 7 attacks targeted civilians directly, rejecting any notion of “collateral damage.” Emphasizing Israel’s self-perceived duty, he said the state must prevent genocide.
Verbatim Quotes
- “On October 7, there was no ‘collateral damage,’ civilians. Men, women, children, and even babies – were not caught in crossfire. They were the targets,” — Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
- “This book, which I brought with me and which is always on my desk, contains no words,” — Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
- “This is what real genocide looks like,” — Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
- “I call on you: This time, stand on the right side of history – alongside us,” — Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
What’s Next
While in Rome, Ohana is slated to hold side-meeting discussions with parliamentary speakers and delegations from Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Montenegro, Cyprus, and Croatia. These talks are expected to focus on garnering diplomatic support for Israel’s position in the Council of Europe.