One year later, why can't the UN lay blame for Oct. 7 where it belongs?

[DavidDvorkin]

As world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly next week, there should be one item that tops their agenda: Condemn Hamas for the atrocities of Oct. 7 and demand the release of the hostages.

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The U.N.’s refusal to issue this straightforward condemnation puts its credibility at risk. Failing to recognize the brutality of Oct. 7 calls into question the U.N.’s ability to claim to be a gathering place built on human rights and respect for the rule of law.

https://forward.com/opinion/656535/united-nations-hamas-israel-attack/

[Igel]

1. Because of an intersectional kind of solidarity.

Some sort of allow Hamas because they suit aspirations to national power and prestige.

Some because they support an ideology that's built on notions of inter-group power.

Some because of identity, religious or ethnic.

Some give Hamas a pass because they're beholden or somehow allied with those in the prior three groups.

Some just don't want to take a stand.

Etc.

These form a majority; some in the five categories above are on the Sec Council.