Israel's war in Gaza is being labeled a genocide, based on the share of children among the dead — bad news for Israel's international standing and for anyone hoping the conflict fades from scrutiny.

• Children make up about 30% of those killed in Gaza, a higher share than the 25% who died in the Nazi Holocaust.
• If the Holocaust is agreed to be a genocide, that comparison is a strong argument the Gaza war is one too.
• The IHRA definition of antisemitism counts comparing Israeli government actions to the Nazis as antisemitic, so making the argument itself draws that label.
• Israel routinely compares its own enemies to Hitler — Saddam Hussein, Iran's leaders, Hamas — yet its critics are not allowed the same comparison.

Outlook: Expect the genocide label and the fight over who may invoke the Holocaust to keep dominating debate over Gaza and pressure on Israel.