Open calls by some Israeli commentators to empty Gaza, including talk of killing children, are drawing sharp criticism as proof the war has crossed into genocidal language.

• Clips of Israeli pundits saying they want Gaza emptied and that Palestinian babies are future enemies are circulating widely.
• Critics say this is no longer a slip of the tongue but a stated goal, and that comparisons to Nazi behavior are now fair game.
• The counter-accusation that Palestinians brainwash their children is being flipped back: Israeli kids are being raised on the same fear and hatred.
• The cruelty is read as deliberate — a message that the killing will continue and no outside pressure will stop it.
• People who speak out risk their jobs and careers, which keeps much of the criticism quiet.

Outlook: Expect more of these quotes to surface and harden global opinion, with little change on the ground in Gaza.