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Calls are growing for the UN Security Council to be reformed after the US became the only member to use its veto power to block a Gaza ceasefire resolution, a move welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The UN chief says he will keep pushing for peace.

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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works -5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

As you laid out your question, probably (cynically), hamas. The world has been happy to tolerate some incredibly awful governments - especially if you start looking at African dictators.

[-] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

If you look at Nelson Mandela and the ANC in South Africa you'll find they did the same thing as Hamas to get rid of the Apartheid.

When asking nicely didn't work they started asking less nicely.

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