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Post by Nifty on Feb 20, 2024 10:28:16 GMT 1
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Post by Nifty on Feb 20, 2024 10:33:47 GMT 1
Well, not that rapid
‘ Washington has twice vetoed UN security council resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza since the war began with Hamas’s terror attack on October 7.
But it has also abstained twice, allowing the council to adopt resolutions that aimed to boost aid to Gaza and called for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses in fighting.’
Not quite the aid that the US affords to Israel.
I see that I am not the only one that sees the paradox
’ Criticism of Israel’s campaign in Gaza has also led Brazil’s president has recall his ambassador to Israel for consultations, according to a column in the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper. The decision came after President Lula da Silva likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to Hitler’s genocide of the Jews in the Second World War.’
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 20, 2024 18:27:10 GMT 1
da Silvas is not the only person that has made that connection.
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Post by woolybanana on Feb 20, 2024 19:01:40 GMT 1
Of course the death toll is terrifyingly high but should figures and reporting by Hamas or their supporters be trusted?
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Post by exile on Feb 20, 2024 20:26:41 GMT 1
You are right Wooly. The Hamas numbers could well be suspect.
But really does it matter if the death toll is 30,000, 20,000 or even 15,000. It is clear that it is very many and far too many to justify the actions being taken.
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Post by Nifty on Feb 20, 2024 21:27:06 GMT 1
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Post by omegal on Feb 20, 2024 23:19:35 GMT 1
Of course the death toll is terrifyingly high but should figures and reporting by Hamas or their supporters be trusted? Or Israel lies be believed? |
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Post by jackie on Feb 21, 2024 11:13:56 GMT 1
You are right Wooly. The Hamas numbers could well be suspect. But really does it matter if the death toll is 30,000, 20,000 or even 15,000. It is clear that it is very many and far too many to justify the actions being taken. Well said, exile. I’ve also been reading reports from US doctor volunteers trying to treat wounded Palestinien civilians with next to no medical equipment. Performing amputations on children with ancient equipment. Absolutely horrific and unjustifiable… Perhaps some should get themselves better informed… |
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 21, 2024 11:44:27 GMT 1
I generally believe the "numbers" in any crisis are not to be believed. They are simply calculated to influence the opinions of the general public. So many media photos and video clips have been faked or photoshopped in the past.
An old saying: Believe nothing of what you hear, and half of what you see.
And now we see controversy because prince Willie has spoken out against the war in Gaza. Apparently many people think "royals" shouldn't voice their personal opinion in such matters. I use the term "war" because calling it an act of genocide might offend some people.
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Post by Nifty on Feb 22, 2024 9:11:05 GMT 1
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