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[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (8 children)

Does it really matter. when a country Like South Africa puts a solid case before the ICJ with solid documented proof about all genocidal attacks on civilians. The ICJ and the international community prefers to look away. and instead tells Israel to be more careful "next time", as if what has been committed isn't already enough.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (7 children)

Did you actually read the ICJ report, or are you copying someone else?

Because the incredibly detailed, balanced report does not say Israel is committing genocide, yet theses are the only two words from the report I ever see repeated.

Among other things, it states:

  • there are significant concerns from both sides on human right issues, war crime and individual conduct.

  • there are credible claims that Israels actions can amount to genocide, and a call for a pause to conflict so claims can be investigated. Noting that 1, individual actions aren't genocide, Israel has legal defenses on some that are claimed to be genocide that are being debated (namely attacks on civilian infrastructure and blocking aid).

  • Hamas is using civilian structures to conduct its own operations, putting civilians at risk.

  • Israel is destroying structures hamas is using, which is not a war crime. Notably, Hamas is a designated terrorist organization and its militants are not protected citizens anywhere, including hospitals and temples.

  • Hamas should immediately release all hostages unconditionally.

Two words from a massive detailed report. Noting on Hamas issues, nothing on Israel actions that are still being debated, nothing on the call to release all hostages immediately. If you want to discuss the best report to come out of this conflict, discuss it in its entirety and context - stop cherry picking facts that support your narrative.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Did you actually read the ICJ report, or are you copying someone else? [...] report does not say Israel is committing genocide [...] stop cherry picking facts that support your narrative.

South Africa Full Case Application Against Israel

CTRL F "114." "117." "118." "119."

Every accusation is a confession.

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