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Was the creation of ‘Israel’ legal?
Australia has recognised the state of Palestine, the Israelis are not happy, and 25 US republican senators have threatened us with unspecified consequences. My understanding of UN Resolution 181, which created Israel in 1947, also created the state of Palestine. Here’s a summary of 181: Partition of Palestine: The resolution recommended ending the British Mandate …
Another Sunday and another demo in support of Palestine.
There’s not much to say about today’s demo other than the numbers are down. A thing that bothers me about the situation in Gaza, the West Bank, Ukraine, and other conflicts around the world is that they are a dangerous distraction from the climate change problem. UN chief Antonio Guterres said a few COP meetings …
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United States again gives its ‘iron clad’ support to Israel’s murder of civilians, including children and babies.
Again the United States has used its veto at the security council to allow Israel to continue slaughtering civilians. It is past time to enact chapter seven of the United Nations charter. Summary below. Purpose: Chapter VII (Articles 39–51) gives the UN Security Council authority to maintain or restore international peace and security when there …
Bikepacking.
No more adventures for now.