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The United Nations just voted 145-7 in favor of a resolution condemning illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine & Syria. (media.mas.to)

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https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-votes-in-favour-of-un-resolution-against-israeli-settlements-in-palestine-2461835-2023-11-11

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[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 years ago

Disappointed, sure, but I don't think you should be surprised.

Canada was founded as a country specifically for the purpose of genocide. Virtually the entire country is on settled and stolen land. It would be hypocritical to be against someone else doing the same.

[-] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 11 points 2 years ago

You could say the same about Australia and various Latin America countries, yet they still condemn Israel action.

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago

You're right, but there's a reason why Canadians don't talk about their "founding fathers" the way Americans do.

I don't know how many other countries are the same way.

The first PM was explicitly racist against indigenous people, and IIRC, the country was explicitly founded on the basis of white supremacy over indigenous peoples.