cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/35091
The US filing states that “civilian casualties, even widespread civilian casualties, are not necessarily probative of genocidal intent, particularly when they occur in the context of an armed conflict involving urban combat.”
However, as South Africa highlighted in its initial application, “repeated statements by Israeli state representatives, including at the highest levels, by the Israeli president, prime minister, and minister of defense express genocidal intent.”
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Evidence presented: “Trump says Nuh-Uh.”
One wonders what the many, many reasons might be for the US never having recognized the International Criminal Court…🤔
Of course they would given their actions looks similar in Iran.
Our tax dollars at work. Most Republicans and many Democrats would do the same.
