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Debate over whether majority support makes Israel's actions legal
Original: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=qe4OUcwHsC o&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D # Israel # racism # genocide # democracy When the majo
A widely shared argument holds that even if a majority of Israelis back the war in Gaza, majority support does not make the conduct legal under international law. The discussion ties together Israel, racism, genocide and democracy, questioning whether democratic mandates can justify actions that violate international legal standards.
Why now: Ongoing debate about the Israel-Gaza war and whether democratic public opinion can excuse conduct alleged to breach international law.
Evidence
- https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=qe4OUcwHsC o&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D # Israel # racism # genocide # democracy When the majority wants to do genocide, that might be democratic, but that doesnt make it legal under international law. · feike@toot.community · 3
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