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In reply to the discussion: PM: Only Israelis will determine Israel's interests [View all]R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)38. "Why does the UN have any moral authority."
It has the same moral authority that any and all member nations expect from it when they need its help.
Case in point: Israel has thumbed its nose at the UN and simply ignored every resolution that it disagrees with; which is surprising since PM Netanyahu went before the UN General Assembly a short time ago with presentation to drum up support for action against Iran.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/27/netanyahu-abbas-un-general-assembly-live
Israel is perfectly capable of leaving the UN if it feels that it is not being represented but instead it stays.
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I'm not sure how Bibi sees what PBO has said can be defined as harsh criticism.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jan 2013
#1
I wish I could say I thought this would help the Palestinians, but I don't think so.
Jefferson23
Jan 2013
#4
I believe that you have absolutely no understanding of the UN or are being
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jan 2013
#42
It's time to refute the shadow of disinformation #1: Boutros Boutros-Ghal
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jan 2013
#57
"The whole world is reacting to the....elimination of...indigenous Palestinians".
shira
Jan 2013
#29