This page documents political leaders—past and present—whose policies, funding, and military decisions have directly supported or enabled the ongoing genocide against the people of Gaza. By recording their roles and actions, we aim to preserve historical truth, demand accountability, and ensure the world never forgets the names behind the suffering.
Participants in the Gaza Genocide
This page documents the full list of political, military, corporate, and diplomatic actors who have played a role in enabling or participating in the ongoing genocide in Gaza since October 2023.
- Benjamin Netanyahu – Prime Minister: Chief architect of the military campaign and siege policies.
- Benny Gantz – Former Defense Minister: Oversaw ground operations and blockade enforcement.
- Yoav Gallant – Defense Minister: Declared full siege; authorized major military offensives.
- Israel Katz – Foreign Minister: Diplomatic defender and strategist.
- Bezalel Smotrich – Finance Minister: Advocated extremist settlement policies.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir – National Security Minister: Incited violence, supported settlers.
- Other Senior Military Commanders:
- Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi
- Southern Command Commander
- Air Force Commanders
United States
- Joe Biden – President: Authorized military aid and diplomatic cover.
- Donald Trump – Former President: Policy foundation for unconditional support.
- US Congress: Passed multi-billion-dollar aid packages.
- Pentagon & Military Contractors: Facilitated weapons delivery.
European Union Members
- United Kingdom:Rishi Sunak and UK Parliament: Arms exports and diplomatic backing.
- Germany:Olaf Scholz and defense companies: Major arms supplier and political ally.
- France: Macron government: Political support and veto of UN measures.
- Other EU members providing various levels of material and political support.
Egypt
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi – President: Closed Rafah Crossing, restricting aid and evacuation.
Jordan
- King Abdullah II – Monarch: Political silence and regional alliance with Israel.
- Lockheed Martin – Fighter jets, missiles.
- Boeing – Military aircraft and logistics.
- Elbit Systems – Drones, surveillance technology.
- Raytheon Technologies – Missiles and defense electronics.
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) – Bombs, rockets, drones.
- Private Military Contractors – Intelligence and operational support.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) – Influencing U.S. policy.
- European Jewish Congress (EJC) – Diplomatic lobbying in Europe.
- Right-wing media outlets promoting pro-Israel narratives.
- Think tanks shaping foreign policy in Washington, Brussels, and Tel Aviv.
- United Nations Security Council Members (notably U.S., UK, France) blocking ceasefire and humanitarian resolutions.
- NATO – Intelligence sharing and political alignment.
- Countries providing logistical support: UAE, Saudi Arabia (silent or indirect support).
- Settler militias and paramilitary groups involved in violence on the ground.
- Regional intelligence agencies collaborating on security operations.
- Media organizations complicit in information suppression or biased reporting.
Leaders Responsible for Enabling the Gaza Genocide
Key Leaders and Their Roles
🇺🇸 Joe Biden – President of the United States
Role: Commander-in-Chief of the nation providing Israel with the largest share of military aid in history.
Actions:
- Approved billions of dollars in military funding for Israel during the assault on Gaza (2023–2025).
- Vetoed UN Security Council ceasefire resolutions.
- Authorized expedited weapons shipments, including precision bombs and artillery used in civilian areas.
Impact: U.S. military aid has been instrumental in sustaining Israeli bombardments, blockades, and infrastructure destruction.
🇺🇸 Donald Trump – Former U.S. President
Role: Policy architect of unconditional U.S. support for Israel.
Actions:
- Recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, sparking escalated tensions and displacement.
- Authorized expedited weapons shipments, including precision bombs and artillery used in civilian areas.
- Cut U.S. funding to UNRWA, deepening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
- Endorsed settlement expansion, undermining Palestinian sovereignty.
Impact: Created diplomatic precedents that emboldened aggressive Israeli policies.
🇬🇧 Rishi Sunak – Former UK Prime Minister (or current leader at time of update)
Role: Head of one of Israel’s strongest diplomatic and arms-trading partners in Europe.
Actions:
- Authorized continued arms exports to Israel during the Gaza assault.
- Publicly defended Israel’s “right to defend itself” while ignoring disproportionate civilian casualties.
Impact: UK weapons have been documented in use during airstrikes on Gaza.
🇩🇪 Olaf Scholz – Chancellor of Germany
Role: Leader of a state with both historic and economic ties to Israel, and a major arms supplier.
Actions:
- Provided Israel with submarines, warships, and defense technology.
- Politically shielded Israel from European sanctions.
Impact: German weaponry and diplomatic backing have reinforced Israel’s capacity to continue military operations.
🇮🇱 Benjamin Netanyahu – Prime Minister of Israel
Role: Principal architect and political leader of the Gaza assault.
Actions:
- Ordered sustained bombing campaigns and total siege measures on Gaza.
- Oversaw expansion of illegal settlements in occupied territories.
- Rejected ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreements despite humanitarian collapse.
Impact: Direct leadership of operations resulting in tens of thousands of civilian deaths.
🇮🇱 Benny Gantz – Former Defense Minister / War Cabinet Member
Role: Key military strategist and political decision-maker during the Gaza assault.
Actions:
- Approved large-scale bombardments and ground operations.
- Oversaw military blockades preventing essential food, medicine, and fuel from entering Gaza.
Impact: Contributed to mass displacement and famine.
🇮🇱 Bezalel Smotrich – Finance Minister
Role: Far-right political figure influencing settlement policy and economic blockades.
Actions:
- Directed funding toward settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- Advocated for “erasing” Palestinian towns.
Impact: Publicly endorsed policies amounting to ethnic cleansing.
🇮🇱 Yoav Gallant – Defense Minister
Role: Senior military overseer of the Gaza assault.
Actions:
- Declared a “complete siege” on Gaza, cutting water, fuel, and food to over two million civilians.
- Authorized bombing of refugee camps and hospitals.
Impact: Actions accelerated humanitarian collapse and mass civilian casualties.
🇮🇱 Israel Katz – Foreign Minister
Role: Diplomatic defender of Israel’s Gaza offensive on the world stage.
Actions:
- Led international campaigns framing the assault as “anti-terrorism.”
- Rejected humanitarian corridor proposals at the UN.
Impact: Helped block global efforts to hold Israel accountable.
🇮🇱 Iltamar Ben-Gvir – National Security Minister
Role: Hardline political figure advocating extreme measures against Palestinians.
Actions:
- Called for increased arms to settlers.
- Supported policies denying aid to Gaza.
Impact: Incited further violence and normalized extremist rhetoric in government.
US Congress: Passed multi-billion-dollar aid bills to Israel during wartime.
Pentagon & Military Contractors: Facilitated weapons delivery, intelligence sharing.
France
Macron government: Political support and veto of UN measures.
Other EU members: Belgium, Netherlands, Italy – various levels of material and political support.
Egypt
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi – President: Closed Rafah Crossing, restricting aid and evacuation.
Jordan
King Abdullah II – Monarch: Political silence and regional alliance with Israel.
Corporate & Military-Industrial Complex
- Lockheed Martin – Fighter jets, missiles.
- Boeing – Military aircraft and logistics.
- Elbit Systems – Drones, surveillance technology.
- Raytheon Technologies – Missiles and defense electronics.
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) – Bombs, rockets, and drones.
- Private Military Contractors – Intelligence and operational support.
Lobby Groups & Political Influencers
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) – Influencing U.S. policy.
- European Jewish Congress (EJC) – Diplomatic lobbying in Europe.
- Right-wing media outlets and influencers promoting pro-Israel narratives and justifying the war.
- Think tanks shaping foreign policy frameworks in Washington, Brussels, and Tel Aviv.
International Organizations & Allies
- United Nations Security Council Members (notably U.S., UK, France) blocking resolutions for ceasefire or humanitarian corridors.
- NATO – Intelligence sharing and political alignment.
- Countries providing logistical support: UAE, Saudi Arabia (silent or indirect support through alliances).
Others
- Settler militias and paramilitary groups involved in violence on the ground in occupied territories.
- Regional intelligence agencies collaborating on security operations.
- Media organizations complicit in information suppression or biased reporting.
Summary
This genocide is a complex, multi-layered operation sustained by a web of political decisions, military actions, corporate interests, and global diplomacy. Accountability lies not only with those firing bombs but also with those financing, arming, and politically shielding the perpetrators.