If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.

Rhetoric and Intent: Some of the rhetoric from Israeli officials, especially during conflicts with Hamas, has been compared to Nazi dehumanization tactics. References to "Amalek" (a biblical enemy of Israel) by some Israeli leaders have been interpreted by critics as advocating for the total destruction of enemies, akin to Nazi ideology's dehumanization of Jews.

Impact on Civilians: The blockade of Gaza, the destruction in military operations, and the resultant humanitarian crises have led some to draw parallels to the conditions in ghettos during the Holocaust, where Jews were confined and subjected to starvation and disease. Critics argue that the scale of civilian casualties and displacement in Gaza resembles, in effect if not intent, some of the mechanisms of genocide.

Legal Accusations: South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ, where they accuse Israel of genocide, mirrors the international legal scrutiny faced by Nazi officials post-World War II. The ICC's pursuit of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, also echoes the post-war trials of Nazi officials.

Denial of Intent: Just as the Nazis denied or obscured their genocidal intent with euphemisms, Israeli officials have often denied genocidal intent, framing military actions as necessary defense against Hamas. Critics argue this denial parallels Nazi tactics to hide the true nature of their actions from the public.