#World Social and Political News

[historyandmemes]

(Note: See updated post) The new DRAFT U.N. Resolution, set to be voted on today, calls for:

• ... “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses” in the fighting throughout Gaza and the opening of corridors inside the enclave “for a sufficient number of days to enable full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.” • U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to appoint a senior coordinator “with responsibility for facilitating, coordinating, monitoring, and verifying in Gaza, as appropriate, the humanitarian nature” of all assistance, and demands that “the parties to the conflict cooperate with the coordinator to fulfill their mandate without delay or obstruction.” • ... “immediate and unconditional” release of the hostages. It also demands that “all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international law ... including with regard to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians and civilian objects.” • It reiterates the council’s “unwavering commitment” to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians and “stresses the importance of unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.” (12/22/23 | Source: WaPo)

Although the resolution's language was toned down, this is a sign of progress. While such measures are long overdue and should have been honored from the start, we must do everything possible to meet the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and relieve unfathomable suffering.

DON'T STOP POSTING. KEEP UP THE PUBLIC PRESSURE. DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Stay tuned for today's vote.

[troythecatfish]

South Korea took the unprecedented move to file lawsuits against 7 Israeli leaders for crimes against humanity

The shock move, Seoul has filed lawsuits targeting high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Source: Mintpress

[fresh-snow]

Following the footsteps of South Africa; Qatar, Oman, Malaysia have submitted statements in ICJ too.

Thank you South Africa for taking the first step.

[kaapstadgirly]

This is who ya'll wanna defend with your paragraphs under my posts. Fuck every single one of you zionist pigs.

Free Palestine 🇵🇸❤️

[destielmemenews]

Written out that is $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, which is much larger than the entire world economy.

"According to the Russian news outlet RBC, the fine is the total amount demanded by 17 Russian television channels and other media outlets whose output has been blocked from YouTube — the video platform owned by the tech giant — as sanctioned supporters of President Vladimir Putin’s regime and its invasion of Ukraine. "

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[greenhorizonblog]

FOOD, WATER, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION ARE BASIC FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS THAT SHOULD ALWAYS BE FREE!!!

[historyandmemes]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT. DON'T LOOK AWAY.

Dec. 12, 2023: Biden describes Israel's military conduct as "indiscriminate bombing" (Source: Associated Press) Dec. 21, 2023: NYT Investigation confirms Israel "routinely" bombs "areas it designated safe for civilians" (Source: NYT)

Dec. 29, 2023: Despite the well-documented war crimes against Palestinians and the humanitarian catastrophe inflicted by Israel ... *the US sends more weapons*

(Source: Associated Press)

This is not defense, this is not justice, this is an affront to international law. Palestinians are being decimated at this very moment. ISRAEL MUST STOP THE CARNAGE. THE U.S. MUST STOP THE COMPLICITY. I haven't seen Palestinians or Gaza trending on Tumblr for the past several days — we can't lose momentum. DON'T LOOK AWAY. KEEP UP PUBLIC PRESSURE. PUSH FOR PEACE.

[troythecatfish]

BREAKING 🚨: The UN secretary General and and Israel admit there is ZERO evidence of rape on Oct 7 after examining all of the 5,000 photos, 50 hours of videos and audio from the day.

Mass rape on Oct 7 was just another Israeli atrocity propaganda like 40 beheaded babies.

[caitlinjohns77]

[kaapstadgirly]

Openly advocating for genocide and ethnic cleansing who and what the fuck gives these people the right????

[thevvitchbitch]

[rueclfer]

well looks like im never leaving california! if any of u guys need reproductive healthcare i will house all of you im not even playing

[workersolidarity]

🇵🇸🇮🇱 Footage from Hamas desecrating the Israeli flag as militants raid illegal Israeli settlements.

[nathavali]

I come from Venezuela, a country that is stuck in the corruption of a government that has kept the people oppressed for more than 25 years. I was born in a dictatorship and I don't know more than that, even so I dream of a normal and peaceful life for everyone, but I intensely fear that that will not be possible and the sacrifices, deaths and sorrows of my country will be forgotten.

The deaths cannot be forgotten. Crimes committed against innocent people should not be forgiven. If so, how could I live knowing that so many people have died for less than nothing? That is already a national feeling.

The crimes against humanity are evident, the electoral fraud has been seen and the mask of the Venezuelan government has fallen in front of everyone.

People are dying when exercising their right to peaceful protests and free expression. People are dying for their right and commitment to choose democracy. People are dying to defend their will and the votes that the government want to steal us. But I should correct, because people are not dying, they are being killed.

The government wants to silence us, but they can't. We will fight for all those who have left, for which they have been killed, for those who have been kidnapped, for which they are still here and for those who will come. They cannot stop the truth.

[lullabyes22-blog]

gentle reminder that it's ok to take a break from social media re: global and US politics - especially if it's affecting your mental health, productivity and overall wellness.

<3

[historyandmemes]

*IMPORTANT REPORTING* A Times Investigation Tracked Israel’s Use of One of Its Most Destructive Bombs in South Gaza

(Source: New York Times | Last Updated Dec. 22, 2023) During the first six weeks of the war in Gaza, Israel routinely used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in areas it designated safe for civilians, according to an analysis of visual evidence by The New York Times

Here's a clip for easy access, but please WATCH the FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE with no paywall * Warning: Graphic Content* Ultimately, the investigation identified 208 craters in satellite imagery and drone footage. ... the findings reveal that 2,000-pound bombs posed a pervasive threat to civilians seeking safety across south Gaza. Reporting By Robin Stein, Haley Willis, Ishaan Jhaveri, Danielle Miller, Aaron Byrd and Natalie Reneau

This is not defense, this is not justice, this is an affront to international humanitarian law. Stop the carnage.

The international community must do more than merely profess the defense of human rights; it must also ensure compliance in practice. DON'T LOOK AWAY. KEEP UP PUBLIC PRESSURE. PUSH FOR PEACE.