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DavidDvorkin

(19,933 posts) Fri Sep 20, 2024, 04:18 PM Sep 20

One year later, why can't the UN lay blame for Oct. 7 where it belongs?

As world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly next week, there should be one item that tops their agenda: Condemn Hamas for the atrocities of Oct. 7 and demand the release of the hostages.

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The U.N.’s refusal to issue this straightforward condemnation puts its credibility at risk. Failing to recognize the brutality of Oct. 7 calls into question the U.N.’s ability to claim to be a gathering place built on human rights and respect for the rule of law.

https://forward.com/opinion/656535/united-nations-hamas-israel-attack/

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One year later, why can't the UN lay blame for Oct. 7 where it belongs? (Original Post) DavidDvorkin Sep 20 OP

Because of an intersectional kind of solidarity. Igel Sep 20 #1

Igel

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1. Because of an intersectional kind of solidarity.

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Fri Sep 20, 2024, 06:01 PM

Sep 20

Some sort of allow Hamas because they suit aspirations to national power and prestige.

Some because they support an ideology that's built on notions of inter-group power.

Some because of identity, religious or ethnic.

Some give Hamas a pass because they're beholden or somehow allied with those in the prior three groups.

Some just don't want to take a stand.

Etc.

These form a majority; some in the five categories above are on the Sec Council.

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