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Innovative diplomacy... (Original Post) syringis Dec 2017 OP
All 100 US senators to UN: End unacceptable anti-Israel bias grossproffit Dec 2017 #1
That letter was back in April unc70 Dec 2017 #2
David Duke shares the same type of "cartoons." grossproffit Dec 2017 #3
Hello Unc70 syringis Dec 2017 #4
Hello Grossproffit syringis Dec 2017 #5
If you never argue or give your opinion on this conflict, why post these "cartoons?" grossproffit Dec 2017 #6
Posting a cartoon means arguing ? syringis Dec 2017 #7

grossproffit

(5,591 posts)
1. All 100 US senators to UN: End unacceptable anti-Israel bias
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 05:36 AM
Dec 2017

All 100 US senators to UN: End ‘unacceptable’ anti-Israel bias

Letter to António Guterres, with unanimous Senate support, demands wide-ranging reforms of international body

All 100 US senators signed a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Thursday demanding an end to the “unacceptable” anti-Israel bias in the international body.

The strongly worded letter, authored by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) and released on Friday, was signed by every member of the US Senate.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-100-us-senators-to-un-end-unacceptable-anti-israel-bias/

Cartoons with Stars of David, huh?

unc70

(6,110 posts)
2. That letter was back in April
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 05:51 AM
Dec 2017

These European editorial cartoons are very recent.

And what is the issue of a Star of David in a cartoon relating to Israel? After all, it is the dominant feature of the Israeli flag. Would you also find that offensive?

syringis

(5,101 posts)
4. Hello Unc70
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 06:36 AM
Dec 2017

I never, ever exchange about Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the net. Not because, I'm not interested or because I don't know enough about the subject, but because it is very sensitive and most of the time, it derails...

I have a deep knowledge of the subject and of the ME history. I had considered a while a thesis on a specific point. I finally changed my mind.

I remember once, I argued on a point of law from a technical angle and only a technical angle, I got shot down...

syringis

(5,101 posts)
5. Hello Grossproffit
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 06:45 AM
Dec 2017

What is offensive in these cartoons ?

If you go by this standard, any cartoon with any flag from any country can be seen as a disrespect.

About the article and the letter, I'll will not give my opinion. I've explained why below.

Please don't misunderstand me : I'm not for or against, I just never argue about this conflict on the net.

The only thing I say about, is : I wish from the bottom of my heart that an acceptable solution for both parties will be found.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
7. Posting a cartoon means arguing ?
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 10:13 AM
Dec 2017

1 - There is only one cartoon with David star

2 - I often post toons from European newspapers to show how American news (and Trump) are perceived.

Not what I would call "arguing"

The subject is obviously very sensible for you. I understand that. It is one of the trickiest problem (if not simply the trickiest), on both side people are suffering.

I'll do a very small exception Nothing bothers me more than people throwing "their truth" on a subject they almost know nothing about. Again, do not misunderstand me, I'm not at all talking about you, I have no idea how deep is your knowledge.

It is not all black on one side and white on the other, alas, for many countries it is a convenient conflict, an outlet.
Here ends the only comment I will make on this conflict

Be sure, I will never post anything offensive, please don't take it this way.

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