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US kills 4th UN call for peace in Gaza, helping Israel violate Hague's genocide ruling

Geopolitical Economy Report • 877 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Peace Genocide Weapons Atrocities Foreign Policy
  1. The US repeatedly vetoed UN Security Council resolutions calling for peace in Gaza, hindering efforts for a ceasefire and supporting Israel's actions.
  2. Despite an ICJ ruling in January ordering Israel to stop killing Palestinians, Israel has continued its deadly attacks on Gaza, with the US aiding by sending weapons.
  3. The war on Gaza by Israel has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed or injured, and international bodies like the EU criticizing the violence.

Being Muslim American in the Time of Genocide

Pen>Sword • 1677 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Identity Islamophobia Terrorism Citizenship
  1. Muslim Americans face challenges and discrimination in the wake of global crises like the genocide in Gaza, leading to identity struggles and perceptions of being foreign or even 'terrorists'.
  2. The experiences of Arab and Muslim Americans are shaped by events happening both domestically, like hate crimes and stereotypes, and internationally, like wars and conflicts, affecting their sense of belonging and humanity.
  3. Acts of violence, discrimination, and suspicion towards Muslim Americans highlight the ongoing struggle for acceptance, safety, and recognition of their shared pain and experiences amidst global crises and local hostility.

A crime, it was a crime, COVID was a crime, this was all set up, I think they chose Trump, studied him, knew he would fall for it, the vaccine was a crime, was baked in years before COVID Feb 2020;

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1474 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccines Conspiracy Genocide Legal issues
  1. The author believes COVID was a setup involving crimes and a bioweapon.
  2. The vaccines were criticized as being part of the crime, with claims about engineering viruses.
  3. The author calls for investigating and holding accountable individuals involved, suggesting it was murder.

The Atrocities In Gaza Are The Perfect Embodiment Of 'Western Values'

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2100 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Global Issues Human Rights Imperialism Genocide
  1. The atrocities in Gaza reflect hidden Western values like war, genocide, and colonialism.
  2. Western civilization is often portrayed differently in reality than what is taught in schools or depicted in art and literature.
  3. Western culture is intricately tied to militarism, propaganda, distraction, and the perpetuation of mass atrocities.
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Do You Condemn Piers Morgan?

Pen>Sword • 1937 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Islamophobia Genocide Bias Free speech
  1. Piers Morgan is criticized for his coverage of Gaza, accused of exploiting the situation for personal gain.
  2. Morgan is accused of focusing on sensationalism, ratings, and controversy rather than providing balanced journalism on the Palestinian perspective.
  3. Critics argue that Piers Morgan's approach to discussing the Gaza crisis shows a lack of understanding and sensitivity towards the complexities of the situation.

The Cost of Crossing Yemen

Pen>Sword • 2096 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Yemen Gaza Israel Genocide
  1. Yemen, the poorest Arab nation, took significant maritime actions in support of Palestinians in Gaza, impacting Israeli economics and logistics in the region.
  2. The Houthis in Yemen stood out by their bold actions while wealthier Arab nations remained idle, showcasing a contrast in courage and impact.
  3. Despite Yemen's support for Gaza, the country faced consequences such as halting food distribution by the World Food Program, revealing the harsh realities of realpolitik.

Offering: January 14, 2024

Tarot Offerings • 1179 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Self-love Genocide
  1. Recognize the importance of embracing mistakes and practicing self-love.
  2. Understand the concept of beginning again or not at all, especially in relation to shame and past transgressions.
  3. Embrace the idea of taking a fearless moral inventory of oneself, acknowledging past mistakes and harm done to others.

Israel and Genocide, Revisited: A Response to Critics

American Dreaming • 424 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Warfare Geopolitics Ethics Human Rights
  1. Genocide is being redefined to include a wide range of actions such as civilian deaths, dropping bombs, and even destroying cultural sites, creating confusion and making the term lose its significance.
  2. Linguistic hyperinflation is blurring the meaning of words like 'genocide' and 'war crimes', causing a dangerous trend where serious distinctions are being erased for political convenience.
  3. The lack of reliable information and the bias in reporting on conflicts, like the Israel-Palestine situation, highlights the importance of verifying sources and considering agendas in understanding complex geopolitical issues.

ICJ's Israel genocide decision: Historic victory for Palestinians and Global South

Geopolitical Economy Report • 857 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Genocide International Law Human Rights Conflict resolution
  1. The International Court of Justice's historic decision on Israel potentially violating the genocide convention is a win for Palestinians and the Global South
  2. The ICJ's ruling emphasized the need for Israel to prevent genocide acts against Palestinians, ensure humanitarian aid access, and preserve evidence of alleged crimes
  3. The ICJ indirectly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, exposing the Western media's distorted coverage of the decision and highlighting the declining international support for Israel

Bombs Not Bread

¡Do Not Panic! • 825 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Military Humanitarian Crisis Genocide
  1. The US and UK have been bombing Yemen with expensive missiles, while millions are suffering from severe hunger.
  2. The UN's World Food Programme in Yemen lacks funding, despite the high military spending on bombs.
  3. Western countries, including the US and UK, have been complicit in the crisis in Yemen, leading to mass deaths and a man-made famine.

There is no escape

Letters of Note • 2535 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics War Genocide
  1. A farewell letter from a Jewish teenager during WWII reveals the tragic realities faced by Jewish citizens under Nazi rule in 1944 Hungary.
  2. The letter showcases the emotional turmoil of facing certain death and the desire to protect loved ones in a time of extreme danger.
  3. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, the letter also expresses hopes for the future and a final farewell filled with love and tenderness.

Hitler's Willing Executioners

The Ruffian • 448 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
💾 History Genocide Holocaust Antisemitism Nazism World War II
  1. Antisemitism in Germany was deeply rooted and violent, with a long history preceding the Nazi era. The widespread contempt for Jews eventually manifested in the genocide as an end goal, not just a regrettable task.
  2. Daniel Goldhagen's book 'Hitler's Willing Executioners' argues that Germans were not reluctant participants in the genocide, but willing and enthusiastic in carrying out Hitler's war on Jews, contrary to claims of coercion.
  3. The Nazi era demonstrated a genocidal impulse where killing became an end in itself, bringing about a society where Jews were considered 'socially dead people', subjected to extreme cruelty and violence with the active participation and consent of ordinary Germans.

Two Groups At War, and Both Are Marginalized People

Design Mom • 2358 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Middle East Genocide
  1. The conflict in Israel involves two marginalized groups: Hamas is not all Palestinians, Israeli government is not all Israelis.
  2. Support for Israel doesn't mean wanting genocide, support for Free Palestine doesn't mean supporting Hamas' goal of destroying Israel through jihad.
  3. Understanding and discussing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict involves considering marginalized perspectives and calling for peace.

Israel’s Trojan Horse

The Chris Hedges Report • 189 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Crisis Genocide International relations
  1. Israel is using the guise of aid and a 'temporary pier' as a Trojan Horse to expel Palestinians, not to alleviate the famine in Gaza.
  2. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to Israel actively hindering aid operations and implementing restrictions that prevent essential supplies from reaching the population.
  3. The Biden administration's involvement in constructing the pier to aid Israel's agenda highlights the complicit role of the US in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians.

On Divide, Conquer, and Crabs in the Bucket

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Activism Colonization Genocide Online Activism Colonialism
  1. Reading the work of postcolonial intellectual giants Fanon and Césaire is crucial in understanding the flaws of activists falling into the trap of undermining others in the struggle for freedom.
  2. Online activists can perpetuate a 'divide and conquer' scenario by attacking their own comrades, pushing forward the colonial objective on digital platforms.
  3. Césaire's message from 'Discourse on Colonialism' emphasizes the importance of not dehumanizing the colonizer in efforts for liberation, as it plays into the colonial project and harms the movement.

No, Winning a War Isn't "Genocide"

American Dreaming • 318 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Genocide International relations Middle East
  1. Many young people hold misconceptions about Israel and the Holocaust, with a significant percentage believing in false narratives.
  2. There is a growing disconnect between the perception of 'genocide' and the reality of Israel's actions in the war with Hamas.
  3. Israel's military actions, while criticized as disproportionate by some, are viewed by many as necessary for self-defense and preserving their nation.

Let Them Eat Dirt

The Chris Hedges Report • 416 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Humanitarian Crisis International Law Human Rights United Nations
  1. The final stage of Israel's genocide in Gaza, mass starvation, is happening with international community not intervening.
  2. Israel's actions in shutting down UNRWA and preventing humanitarian aid are considered war crimes and defiance of international law.
  3. Starvation in Gaza is causing immense suffering and death, leading to extreme hunger and destitution among the population.

Netanyahu's Plan to "Thin Out" the Palestinian Population of Gaza

Pen>Sword • 918 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Human Rights International relations Genocide Occupation
  1. Netanyahu's plan involves forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza to make way for Israeli occupation and annexation.
  2. The plan includes pushing Palestinians towards the Egyptian border and even towards the Mediterranean Sea, leading to a dire situation for them.
  3. Despite global outrage and opposition, Netanyahu is persisting with his plan to eliminate the Palestinian population of Gaza, causing significant harm and suffering.

Is Israel Committing "Genocide" in Gaza?

Murtaza Hussain • 511 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Gaza Genocide International Law
  1. The term 'genocide' has a specific legal definition involving the deliberate destruction of a group or part of it.
  2. In the case of Israeli actions in Gaza, public statements from officials raise questions about intent and motive for the severe suffering inflicted.
  3. An ICJ ruling of genocide against Israel could have significant international consequences, with implications for legal actions against Israeli officials and diplomatic relations.

World roundup: January 26 2024

Foreign Exchanges • 393 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine United Nations Genocide Humanitarian Aid International Law
  1. The United Nations' International Court of Justice issued a ruling in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel, requiring Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.
  2. The ruling also obliges Israeli leaders to prevent and punish incitement to genocidal acts, ensure delivery of basic services and humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
  3. Israeli government must comply with the court's rulings, prevent evidence destruction, and allow investigators access to Gaza, submitting a report within one month.

What do you expect?

Yasha Levine • 1375 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Zionism Genocide Occupation
  1. The history of displacement and conflict in Israel/Palestine is rooted in the colonial aspirations of early Zionist leaders.
  2. Diaspora Jews may need to confront the reality of supporting a colonial state or push for reconciliation in Israel.
  3. The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians shows little sign of resolution, with challenging paths ahead.

Gaza 2.0 – The World’s First Digital Genocide

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide Social media Palestine Human Rights Media
  1. The emergence of social media has revolutionized how protests can be carried out, offering virtual platforms for those in authoritarian nations where physical protests are impossible.
  2. Social media platforms showcase and even justify genocides, with images and videos of Gaza representing a new level of instant and widespread exposure to violence.
  3. Viewers today are exposed to graphic content from conflict zones in real time, leading to desensitization and a dangerous normalizing of human tragedy on social media.

The Genocide in Gaza and Its Enablers

Eunomia • 334 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide International relations Human Rights Foreign Policy Diplomacy
  1. Biden's response to the war in Gaza shows the consequences of giving another state unlimited support.
  2. Many Democrats believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, yet Western governments are hesitant to act on this evidence.
  3. Public confidence in Biden's ability to handle international crises is low, especially after his support for Israel during the Gaza conflict.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Middle East Conflict Foreign Relations
  1. The UK raises concerns about South Africa's actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  2. The UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and disagrees with labeling their actions in Gaza as genocide.
  3. The International Court of Justice has called for aid into Gaza and preservation of evidence related to allegations of genocide.

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide

A Lawyer Writes • 412 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel South Africa International Court of Justice Genocide
  1. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt military operations in Gaza and stop harming Palestinian civilians.
  2. Israel's Prime Minister stated that they are fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and are complying with international law.
  3. The legal action includes detailed interim measures being sought by South Africa, with the court hearing taking place in The Hague.