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> Russia is in “armed resistance” after throwing the first punch? I mean, russia did make that claim, in essence that they were resisting nato expansion. In f
by bawolff 3y ago
> Russia is in “armed resistance” after throwing the first punch?
I mean, russia did make that claim, in essence that they were resisting nato expansion.
In fact i would say its a pretty common thing across many conflicts. The side that starts the conflict usually tries to shift blame (whether legitly or not) to the other side because its bad PR to be seen as the side starting shit.
This particular conflict is complex as the sides have basically been in low levels of conflict (and somdtimes not so low) for about a century, however the oct 7 attack by hamas seems like a totally new level of violence and crime against humanity compared to what came before.
- hef19898 3y agoThe Hamas attack was as despicable as they get. As far as terror attacks go, it is right up there with 9/11. As is Israels reaction.
- bawolff 3y agoIn case its not clear, i agree. Actually i think it was much worse than 9/11. If the international community cared about international law the ICC would be issuing warrants against hamas for crimes against humannity.
- hef19898 3y agoI guess we can put that on list of all those other crimes that never got prosecuted in Den Hague. Remind me so, who did ratify that court and refuses that their milotary falls under its jurisdiction?
- bawolff 3y ago> Remind me so, who did ratify that court and refuses that their milotary falls under its jurisdiction? Brundi and the Philippines? Maybe i misunderstand your question as i don't know what you are getting at. Israel has never ratified. However Palestine did ratify so the ICC does have juridsiction here.