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dale ruff's avatar

You are unaware of many who have denounced Israel in the West and elsewhere.

"Colombian President Gustavo Petro has described Israel's campaign in Gaza as genocide.​

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated, "It's not a war, it's a genocide."​

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Irish President Michael D. Higgins called for the al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion to be investigated as a war crime.​

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asserted that Israel's actions violated international laws of war.​

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed "serious doubts" about Israel's adherence to international law, describing its actions in Gaza as "indiscriminate killing."​

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the collective punishment of Gaza.​

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Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter called for sanctions against Israel and an EU ban on countries responsible for war crimes.​

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French Foreign Minister has supported the International Criminal Court's investigations into alleged war crimes in Gaza.​

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🧑‍💼 Western Officials and Diplomats

In February 2024, over 800 civil servants from the U.S., U.K., and EU released a statement criticizing their governments' support of Israel in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law. " In addition, the majority of Democrats in the US. according to a poll, believe Israel is committing genocide, and a majority of the entire public now disapprove of Israel.

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Yes, I am aware of many of those leaders' views. Unfortunately, their views don't carry much weight on the global stage.

I should have specified that was referring to the G7 leaders, especially the US, the UK, and Germany. Without one of them changing their official stance, the genocide will continue.

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The Western World includes over 70 nations, and you include only Europe and the US, about 35. Each nation that denounces Israeli war crimes increases the pressure...so their weight, together, is influential. " several G7 nations have notably shifted their positions on Israel in recent months, reflecting growing frustration over its conduct in Gaza and the West Bank.​

1. UK and France Considering Palestinian State Recognition

In a significant development, the UK and France are in discussions with Saudi Arabia about formally recognizing a Palestinian state. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that this initiative could be announced as early as June 2025. The move is tied to conditions such as the removal of Hamas from Gaza's governance and a demilitarization process, aiming to make recognition part of a concrete path toward a two-state solution rather than a symbolic gesture. ​

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2. G7 Condemnation of Israeli Settlement Expansion

The G7 foreign ministers have strongly condemned Israel's recent settlement activities in the West Bank, including the legalization of five outposts and the declaration of over 1,270 hectares as state lands. They stated that these actions are inconsistent with international law and counterproductive to the cause of peace. ​

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3. Calls for Compliance with International Law

In November 2024, G7 foreign ministers emphasized that Israel must fully comply with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, in all circumstances. They expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on Israel to ease obstacles to humanitarian aid. ​

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4. Opposition to Military Operations in Rafah

In April 2024, the G7 foreign ministers opposed a full-scale military operation by Israel in Rafah, warning that such an action would have catastrophic consequences on the civilian population. They also criticized the unacceptable number of civilian casualties in Gaza during Israel's military offensive. ​

5. Support for a Two-State Solution

The G7 has reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution, emphasizing the importance of unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority. They stressed that mutual recognition, including the recognition of a Palestinian state at the appropriate time, is a crucial component of the political process. ​

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These developments indicate a significant shift in the G7 nations' approach, moving from traditional support for Israel to a more critical stance, especially concerning humanitarian issues and the pursuit of a two-state solution." While these shifts have not yet changed things they add to the pressure and made the cost of continued Israel war more costly. We should not disparage or minimize such shifts but welcome them as allies for Palestinian liberation and pressure to change Israeli policy.

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"Unfortunately, their views don't carry much weight on the global stage."

that may seem for an observer from inside of countries which would, by their own profession, "matter on the global stage". The darkness in the other side of balance of information in these countries is to the level of a black hole.

Information game has changed and they are losing the information restriction battle. In fact they lost the game already, just don't know it yet. Hence the whining as per the title of this article.

When observed from outside, it looks as a complete opposite of mainstream narratives.

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Longtrail's avatar

That's winning. I feel a paradigm shift! I'm encouraged by reports of shifting public opinion. Blind loyalty to the zionist state🇮🇱 is turning into contempt!

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Roslyn Ross's avatar

Particularly when most Americans including 66% of young American Jews not only say they support the Palestinians but that they support Hamas.

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dale ruff's avatar

That is an outright lie. "Pew Research Center (April 2024): About 34% of Americans under 30 believe Hamas has valid reasons for fighting Israel, while 30% disagree and 35% are unsure. Additionally, 58% of this age group found Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel unacceptable, compared to 86% of those aged 65 and older.

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Wall Street Journal/Ipsos Poll (October 2023): Only 13% of Americans under 30 held a favorable view of Hamas, while 79% viewed the group unfavorably." Support for Palestinian rights is NOT support for Hamas.

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Roslyn Ross's avatar

No, it is not an outright lie.

One-third of Jewish-American teens say they 'sympathise' with Hamas, Israeli government poll shows

Survey shows 66 percent of Jewish teens in US say they sympathise with the Palestinian people

Published date: 22 November 2024 19:29 GMT

More than one-third of American-Jewish teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 agree with the statement, "I sympathise with Hamas" - more than a year into Israel's war on Gaza, according to a new poll released by an Israeli government ministry.

The survey by Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism found that 36.7 percent of American-Jewish teens either "agreed" or "strongly agreed" to the statement, "I sympathise with Hamas", Israeli media reported on Thursday.

The number contrasted sharply with the seven percent of Jewish teens living outside of the US who agreed with that statement.

An even greater percentage of American-Jewish teens, 41.3 percent, agreed with the statement that Israel was "committing genocide" in Gaza. Only 10 percent of Jewish teens living outside the US agreed with that statement.

A majority, 66 percent, said that they sympathise with the Palestinian people as a whole.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/one-third-american-jewish-teens-say-they-sympathise-hamas-israeli-government-poll-shows

The October 2023 poll does not count because the media campaign of atrocities lies was in full swing.

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martin's avatar

we're way behind with these statements, condemnations and polls. action was necessary months ago. it is often pointed out that sanctions were quasi immediately instated when russia got involved in ukraine. politicians can drag this performative talk for decades as is demonstrated by the history of countless un-resolutions, accords and treaties. bds is a checkbox long overdue.

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Spunty's avatar

Denouncing, then doing nothing to cut ties with Israel is pointless.

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