After a moment of silence for the Holocaust, Cubans call for a moment of silence for Palestinians at UN

Thorin wrote:Are they seriously equating the victims of the Holocaust to that of Palestinian civilian casualties in conflicts started by the Palestinians?

Wow

Do you think they are comparable Zack?

Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.

Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel.

However, criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic. Antisemitic acts are criminal when they are so defined by law (for example, denial of the Holocaust or distribution of antisemitic materials in some countries).

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/a-definition-of-antisemitism

Original Quill wrote:One can understand Cubans taking this stand.  On the theory that the friend of my enemy, is my enemy, Cuba keys on the US as the focus of the evil and takes it's animosity toward Israel from its (Israel's) friendship and support from the US.

I would guess it has less to do with Israel, and more to do with being on the other side of the international divide.

Thorin wrote:

Original Quill wrote:One can understand Cubans taking this stand.  On the theory that the friend of my enemy, is my enemy, Cuba keys on the US as the focus of the evil and takes it's animosity toward Israel from its (Israel's) friendship and support from the US.

I would guess it has less to do with Israel, and more to do with being on the other side of the international divide.

I guess that is a fair point Quill. I mean if they had given a moments silence for both the Palestinians and Israeli's that had lost lives, I could very well understand. The call by Cuba seemed very political.

Original Quill wrote:One can understand Cubans taking this stand.  On the theory that the friend of my enemy, is my enemy, Cuba keys on the US as the focus of the evil and takes it's animosity toward Israel from its (Israel's) friendship and support from the US.

I would guess it has less to do with Israel, and more to do with being on the other side of the international divide.

sassy wrote:

Original Quill wrote:One can understand Cubans taking this stand.  On the theory that the friend of my enemy, is my enemy, Cuba keys on the US as the focus of the evil and takes it's animosity toward Israel from its (Israel's) friendship and support from the US.

I would guess it has less to do with Israel, and more to do with being on the other side of the international divide.

Nope, Cuba has always supported Palestine

sassy wrote:

Original Quill wrote:One can understand Cubans taking this stand.  On the theory that the friend of my enemy, is my enemy, Cuba keys on the US as the focus of the evil and takes it's animosity toward Israel from its (Israel's) friendship and support from the US.

I would guess it has less to do with Israel, and more to do with being on the other side of the international divide.

Nope, Cuba has always supported Palestine