The United States will again hinder the course of international justice and challenge universal standards of morality. Biden has denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for top Israeli officials and Hamas leaders.
Since its inception, the International Criminal Court has strived to establish rules of engagement for war and peace – a monumental undertaking given the diversity of thought that exists in the world. Driven by a desire for human dignity to prevail, the court seeks to create a system of justice that would offer solace to victims and direct the course of human interactions towards peace.
The United States is a non-member of the ICC, and has supported the International Court when the Court has sought to employ justice against its foes, but has balked when the same Court has attempted to enact jurisdiction over the United States or its allies. Perhaps it’s time we evaluate our relationship to power and militarism and attempt peace keeping through diplomacy.
The United Nation’s effort to establish peace among nations is repeatedly hindered by the United States. We’re often the first to veto efforts to rein in aggression. This we have seen throughout Israel’s inhuman assault on Gaza. Even our allies are turning toward peacebuilding and away from supporting arms sales to Israel.
And in a major turn of events, Norway, Ireland and Spain have begun to recognize the statehood of Palestine. As the three countries united in this action, they expressed it as a step towards peace – for both sides of the conflict.
Many of us are weary of the normalization of war and the devastation of human life and the environment. Polls are bearing this out.
Those fearing Biden will lose the election would do well to push him towards peace.
Countries that recognize the statehood of Palestine.
let kindness win 
Hi dena, Great post as usual. Only one sticking point. Palestine is not a state. First you have to have a state before you can recognize it. There;s the rub!!
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Thank you for the post comment Joan. On your thought about statehood, here is my understanding.When the word colonizer is used, it often refers to the theft of land, people and resources. As with Native people here and elsewhere. Dominant cultures do not recognize human beings as having equal rights. This is what we are witnessing today. I have spent a great deal of time trying to understand this. I have spent time with Jews and Palestinians who want peace.
Politics are another matter. Until Palestinians are seen as human beings, there will be no external peace. Or, we can accept the right wing government of Netanyahu’s plan to exterminate them. Which historically speaking, has never worked.
so I must tell you in a world where statehood matters, not my idea by the way, if Palestine is not recognized and given a level playing field, the Zionists will continue to land grab and slaughter. I wish it were not so, but wishing is futile. So I speak for those being crushed with US tax dollars and a president who has lost my vote.
a horrible mess, but we must find a way out.
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