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Originally posted by Rudey
Israel is there. Israel is not violating any international law and that is why the U.N. has not done anything against Israel other than put unjust pressure on it because of its large Arab influence. Whether you like that or not, doesn't interest me really. It is my opinion that Israel should give nothing back and unleash with all its might to completely demilitarize the region - but that is my opinion and we're not arguing over that. If you have something to say as to why Israel is violating international law please let me know.
-Rudey
--There is nothing the Economist misinterpreted but you can say that instead of looking at the facts.
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Alright I've listened long enough.....
If everyone called the region Palestine between 1922 and 1948 then guess what, that's why people say Palestine existed. As for if they still exist..... that's debatable according to international laws and precedants (ala the nation vs state critera).
As for Isreal violating international laws..... I can think of two.
1) Use of mechanized military equipment against insurgents hiding amongst civilians (refugees), or the use of military forces outside of the recognized borders against citizens of another country or region; both violate the Geneva Convention and International Law (as laid out by the UN and the Hague). Hey Germany did they same thing and they were condemed for it, but Sharon gets elected.
2) Settlements - violates both UN resolutions and the Oslo Accords.
As for "Palestine" violating international laws..... another two.
1) Funneling of state funds and humanitarian aid towards terrorist organizations, and the tacit approval of said terrorist groups by the reconginzed authority.
2) Using civilians as human shields against reprisals for attacks on citizens of another country or region; violation of the Geneva Convention and Internation Law (as laid out by the UN and the Hague).
As for why the UN has never done anything..... US veto. The US has consitently used it's veto (more than any other nation on the security council including France or Russia) to defeat motions ment to take economic, political, or legal action against Isreal. It can be argued that the US is protecting it's intrests in the region by protecting a staunch friend. Conversly the US has also vetoed a number of resultions regarding "Palestine", and I'll admit I don't understand the reasons behind these vetos.