Blinken denies US has ‘double standard’ when adjudicating alleged human rights abuses in Israel

[u/ObjectiveObserver420]

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/blinken-denies-us-has-double-standard-when-adjudicating-alleged-human-rights-abuses-in-israel/

[u/coreyjohn85]

The question of whether the US has double standards when adjudicating human rights abuses in Israel is a matter of perspective and debate. Critics argue that the US has a long history of shielding Israel from accountability for human rights violations, while advocating for human rights and accountability elsewhere. Some points that support this argument include:

1. Consistently vetoing UN Security Council resolutions critical of Israel's human rights record.
2. Providing significant military aid to Israel despite concerns about its human rights practices.
3. Failing to condemn or investigate Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank, such as settlement expansion and use of force against Palestinians.
4. Applying different standards to Israel compared to other countries in the region, like Iran or Syria, when it comes to human rights and international law.

On the other hand, proponents of US policy argue that:

1. Israel is a strategic ally and a democracy in a volatile region, deserving of support and understanding.
2. The US has legitimate concerns about security and terrorism in the region, which inform its policies.
3. Israel has a robust legal system and civil society that addresses human rights concerns internally.

It's important to acknowledge the complexity of the issue and the various perspectives involved. The US government's approach to human rights in Israel has been criticized by many human rights organizations, international bodies, and some US lawmakers, who argue that it undermines the universality of human rights and international law. Ultimately, the question of double standards is a matter of ongoing debate and discussion.

[u/TheLibyanKebabCaliph → u/coreyjohn85]

This is a chat gpt like answer, not to accuse you of using chat gpt, but that the style of answer is pretty similar. All the arguments for proponents of US policy are about as shallow of an answer that chat gpt will give you.

[u/coreyjohn85 → u/TheLibyanKebabCaliph]

Lama 3

[u/TheLibyanKebabCaliph → u/coreyjohn85]

I could tell it was ai.

[u/Ok_Injury3658 → u/coreyjohn85]

The complexity of the issue noted. When War Crimes are brought to the UN by a 3rd Party, your lengthy response is rendered nonsense. What is implicit in this nonsense is that the U.S. decides what is genocide based on strategic alliance rather than reality. The only complex issue that remains at this point is the degree of complicity by the U.S.? How does one measure that?

[u/coreyjohn85 → u/Ok_Injury3658]

The United States measures its complicity in Israel through various means, including:

1. Military aid: The US provides significant military aid to Israel, which can be seen as a measure of complicity in Israel's military actions.

2. Diplomatic support: The US often uses its veto power in the UN Security Council to block resolutions critical of Israel, indicating support for Israel's policies.

3. Economic ties: Strong economic ties and trade between the US and Israel can be seen as a measure of complicity in Israel's economic and political policies.

4. Intelligence sharing: The US and Israel share intelligence, which can be seen as complicity in Israel's surveillance and security practices.

5. Political rhetoric: US political leaders' statements and speeches can indicate support for Israel's actions and policies.

6. Voting patterns: The US's voting record in international organizations, such as the UN, can indicate complicity in Israel's actions.

7. Aid to Israeli settlements: The US's stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem can be seen as a measure of complicity in Israel's settlement policies.

8. Support for Israeli defense systems: The US's support for Israeli defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, can be seen as complicity in Israel's military actions.

These measures can be seen as indicators of the US's complicity in Israel's actions and policies, but it's important to note that the US-Israel relationship is complex and multifaceted.

[u/Ok_Injury3658 → u/coreyjohn85]

Guilty as charged. Thanks. No complexity there.

[u/dewgetit → u/coreyjohn85]

Don't know why you're downvoted. You're just presenting a fair analysis of the situation.

Just wanted to add:

1. Israel has a robust legal system and civil society that addresses human rights concerns internally.

Only for its citizens. Palestinians are not, and are subject to military court where they have few rights.