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Why is the EU silent on South Africa's genocide case against Israel? (www.euronews.com)

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The first hearing in a landmark lawsuit against Israel enters its second day on Friday at the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's the only reason I could think of for Germany deciding to back Israel and their treatment of Palestinians. That or Germany got a taste of genocide in WWII and decided it liked it.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

Theyre still a power that benefits from colonialism. There is a material component to it.