Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

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UN inquiry says Israel targeted Gaza children, amounting to genocide.

What commenters are saying

Commenters split on the UN's role and credibility. One camp argues the UN is powerless and corrupted by anti-Israel bias, citing 68 resolutions against Israel versus none for China, Russia, and others. Another camp says local laws against genocide support should be enforced, but the genocide label is selectively applied. A third argues only power, not international bodies, resolves such conflicts. A dataset on mass atrocities (1945-2020) shows no ending attributable to a neutral peacekeeping mission.

Some commenters advocate boycotts, divestment, and sanctions. Others dismiss this as whataboutism toward Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and China. The thread notes the UNSC veto system keeps great powers engaged but enables inaction.