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maxsolomon

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12. That's the BBC protecting themselves from libel accusations.

Reply to Ray Bruns (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:16 PM

Apr 16

It hasn't been adjudicated a war crime.

It's the standard Journalistic weak sauce. They could have said "which is defined as a war crime per the UN charter" or something a bit more declarative.

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More genocide Blues Heron Apr 16 #1

"The systematic demolition of these towns and villages may amount to a war crime" Ray Bruns Apr 16 #2

That's the BBC protecting themselves from libel accusations. maxsolomon Apr 16 #12

Just another war crime against Netanyahu/Israel. magicarpet Apr 16 #3

Another day, Dave Id Apr 16 #6

Well said, and agree completely Bayard Apr 16 #10

I've read that they're not carpet bombing. maxsolomon Apr 16 #13

You are likely correct,... magicarpet Apr 16 #14

Fucking Land Theft justaprogressive Apr 16 #4

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Our tax dollars at work. Fil1957 Apr 16 #9

Disgusting. ck4829 Apr 16 #11

I do not understand how anyone on DU could continue to support Israel and their war crimes. ratchiweenie Apr 16 #15