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How can Canada have “no clear position” on genocide, in light of World Court ruling? - People's Voice (pvonline.ca)

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ICJ decision holds that Israel’s siege on Gaza is “plausible” genocide By Dave McKee The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled today that Israel’s siege on Gaza is a “plausible” genocide and has ordered a series of emergency, provisional measures that Israel must take. Shamefully, the Canadian government’s response to the decision by the highest […]

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[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Presumably because the court didn’t express an opinion on whether a genocide is occurring in its interim ruling. The court found that it had jurisdiction to investigate and told Israel to prevent genocidal actions and allow aid, in the interim