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You’re correct, but we’re discussing the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, not a genocide. While it may feel good to use evocative words to spark emotion in

You’re correct, but we’re discussing the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, not a genocide. While it may feel good to use evocative words to spark emotion in others, you’re going to have to cite sources and provide an argument if you want us to earnestly consider your point of view.

skyyler 3y ago
Interestingly, wikipedia has a pretty neutral article on the subject: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_genocide_accusation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_genocide_accusatio...
sc68cal 3y ago
The ICJ is having hearings over the genocide in Gaza. https://www.reuters.com/world/icj-slates-hearings-gaza-genocide-case-jan-11-12-2024-01-03/ https://www.reuters.com/world/icj-slates-hearings-gaza-genoc...
- blitz_skull 3y ago
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  - candiodari 3y ago
    The ICJ is also anything but neutral. The UN General Assembly elects the judges. The UN general assembly that has 164 resolutions against Israel, and ... https://unwatch.org/un-general-assembly-rejects-motion-to-condemn-hamas-calls-for-ceasefire/ https://unwatch.org/un-general-assembly-rejects-motion-to-co... Names aside an organisation whatever you want, but this organisation is anything but neutral. If Israel does not get fair treatment from the people assigning the judges here. And while Israel will go there, they will not accept the judgement of the court (which is the right of any country). And ... the complaint submitted by South Africa is full of factual inaccuracies and, frankly, reads like a rant. Read for yourself here: https://www.icj-cij.org/case/192 https://www.icj-cij.org/case/192 It is a total rant, for example, it directly accuses the U.S. of genocidal acts in Gaza for "failing to use it's influence". It contains outright lies about statements made by officials.

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You’re correct, but we’re discussing the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, not a genocide. While it may feel good to use evocative words to spark emotion in

by blitz_skull 3y ago

skyyler 3y ago
Interestingly, wikipedia has a pretty neutral article on the subject: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_genocide_accusation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_genocide_accusatio...
sc68cal 3y ago
The ICJ is having hearings over the genocide in Gaza. https://www.reuters.com/world/icj-slates-hearings-gaza-genocide-case-jan-11-12-2024-01-03/ https://www.reuters.com/world/icj-slates-hearings-gaza-genoc...
- blitz_skull 3y ago
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  - candiodari 3y ago
    The ICJ is also anything but neutral. The UN General Assembly elects the judges. The UN general assembly that has 164 resolutions against Israel, and ... https://unwatch.org/un-general-assembly-rejects-motion-to-condemn-hamas-calls-for-ceasefire/ https://unwatch.org/un-general-assembly-rejects-motion-to-co... Names aside an organisation whatever you want, but this organisation is anything but neutral. If Israel does not get fair treatment from the people assigning the judges here. And while Israel will go there, they will not accept the judgement of the court (which is the right of any country). And ... the complaint submitted by South Africa is full of factual inaccuracies and, frankly, reads like a rant. Read for yourself here: https://www.icj-cij.org/case/192 https://www.icj-cij.org/case/192 It is a total rant, for example, it directly accuses the U.S. of genocidal acts in Gaza for "failing to use it's influence". It contains outright lies about statements made by officials.