Podcast discusses Egypt joining ICJ genocide case against Israel, UN General Assembly resolution on Palestine, US foreign policy hypocrisy, Blinken admitting Israeli war crimes, Biden administration's Gaza policy, and influential dual citizens' impact on US foreign policy and Israel relations.
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Egypt joining ICJ case against Israel signals worsening relations, while UN support for Palestine grows globally.
State Department recognizes Israel's inadequate civilian harm mitigation, wealthy donors influence US foreign policy decisions towards Israel.
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Egypt Joins South Africa in ICJ Case Against Israel
Egypt's decision to join South Africa's case at the ICJ alleging Israel's genocide against Palestinians reflects a new low in their relationship. Israel fears new ICJ orders due to its impact on humanitarian aid access in Gaza.
UN General Assembly Votes in Favor of Palestinian Rights
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid. The overwhelming vote demonstrated growing global support for Palestinians. The resolution reiterates the creation of a Palestinian state based on the '67 borders.
State Department Downplays Israel's Humanitarian Harm Efforts
A report revealed Israel's inconsistent and inadequate civilian harm mitigation efforts. The State Department acknowledged that more civilians were killed than terrorists in the conflict. However, definitive conclusions were not drawn, citing the complexity of the situation.
Democratic Mega Donor Urges Biden to Continue Sending Weapons to Israel
A billionaire Democratic donor urged President Biden to reconsider halting munitions to Israel, emphasizing defeating Hamas. The donor's email highlighted the significant influence of wealthy individuals on US foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Israel.