Omer Shatz is not just any lawyer—he’s an Israeli lawyer accusing his own government of incitement to genocide at the International Criminal Court. That alone makes him a rare and controversial figure.
In a political climate where criticism of Israel is met with fierce resistance, Shatz is swimming against a powerful tide. His case targets top Israeli officials, including Netanyahu himself, alleging they have openly called for genocide.
Why does this case matter? Unlike genocide charges, incitement to genocide doesn’t require proof of genocide—just the call for it. Shatz has compiled statements from various Israeli public figures that he says meet this threshold. And with the ICJ provisional ruling supporting the claim of “plausible risk” of genocide in Gaza, the case comes one step closer to holding Israelis accountable for presumed violations of international law.
But can international law stand up to political pressure across the West? Shatz believes the court has no choice, not acting would finish with its credibility and would have unparalleled effects on the rule of international law.
We invite you to listen to the interview and subscribe —this isn’t just another legal case. It’s a fight that could reshape international justice.
