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York University threatens to revoke student unions' status over Israel-Hamas statements (toronto.ctvnews.ca)
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The university’s statement, released to the public on Friday, addressed the “serious and ongoing harms caused by [the groups’] statement,” which declares “solidarity with the Palestinian people” against “the settler-colonial apartheid state of so-called Israel.”

"Since 1948, Palestinian people have been systemically displaced from their land and homes as a result of state-sanctioned violence, siege, and genocide," reads the Oct. 12 statement in part. "Our Unions remain unwavering in our support of the Palestinian people's fight for self-determination and liberation."

Furthermore, the student-funded groups lashed out at Israel for its air strikes on Gaza, saying they came in response to "Palestinian resistance."

In its statement, York University said the unions must retract the statement, issue an apology, acknowledge the impact of the statement on campus, and remove all union executives by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25.

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[–] Smk@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Critical thinking would be to not take a side in this mess. The conflict is complicated and making such a statement just when a lot of Israelis died is insensitive and feel like they agree with the killing of innocent people. That's the problem. Why say these statements now ? Why not 1, 2, 3 years ago ?

Imagine saying you agree with alquaida because they suffered from American shit right after 9/11. What is wrong with you ?

[–] CoderKat@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Why would "something is complicated" mean you can't have a stance on it? By all means, you should be extra careful with complicated issues, but that doesn't mean you can't have an opinion or that there aren't parts that are more clear cut.

Eg, your comment reads to me like you're conflating Palestine (the largely unrecognized country) and Hamas (the terrorist group). Your Al Qaeda comment certainly reads that way. These groups and the vast majority of people support Palestine, not Hamas. So it's like sympathizing with Iraq because they got invaded after 9/11.

And the why now is pretty obvious. Because big things are happening now. Yeah, this isn't the first time Israel and Palestine have faced conflict, but it's a big time and people are afraid that Israel is going to put a complete end to Palestine this time around. If you don't speak up now, when will you?