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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

Could we not use that money at home? The palastine government could have ended the war a year ago if they returned their hostages.

If we were going to support abroad Ukraine never attacked Russia. I just don't like supporting terrorists. Hamas is a recognized terrorist group in Canada, no?

Edit: just checked yeah recognized as terrorists since 2002. I refuse to support them as much as I would isis or any other group of scumbags. They have enough it seems.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think you're a bit naive if you think the fighting would stop once the hostages are returned. Israel has been looking for an excuse to invade an annex the territory and the hostages were the perfect one. If they were returned they would simply come up with an excuse to continue.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Sorry I missed where it says the money is going to Hamas?

If you're implying their governments are actually democratically elected terrorist organizations, neither territory has held an election in over 15 years.

Glad that Canada is choosing to be on the right side of history with this move, and with its support for Ukraine.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

They did elect them when Canada has already declared them a terrorist organization prior and let's not forget their kill all jew platform. They knew what they were getting. Also let's not pretend Hamas wasn't popular right up until they entered the find out phase.

So with the palastine un leg being outed as a being full of Hamas members and the country ran by a terrorist organization what hand are we going to give the cash to?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Hamas is a terrorist organization. Discussing their political platform is of little value. If we're reflecting on historical circumstances honestly, Israel and Western powers have played a major role in bringing them into existance.

Humanitarian aid for civilian victims of Israel's 'collective punishment' strategy is morally right.

Your attempts at conflating Hamas with all Palestinians is a meek attempt at justifying genocide.

If you're interested in bringing forth a good faith argument, I'm open to hearing it.

Until then I'm content with taking pride in my country for bringing aid to those in need. It's just one part of what makes Canada great.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

My issue is simply this, how will you get the funds in the right place in such a corrupt environment? While the goal is good I fear the results will get tainted as the majority of aid unfortunately has been so far. I feel Palastine is not in a position to recieve donations with the current system in power.

BTW you can't ever claim 100% and that was never my intent. Hamas was poled as having majority support and even being more favourable then the more moderate pa. That's a fact. Does that mean they should be eliminated? No, of course not but let's not pretend they weren't and maybe aren't (?) liked now.

And the thing is we can't because if you have a different view people really don't like it and get really sad. Most of what Ive claimed is easily researchable but look how upset people get.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't think the onus is on Palestinian civilians who are survivors of war to answer to that. The onus is on those providing aid to ensure it's used for its intended purpose.

I've heard this argument many times before and question its intention. I wonder if Americans and other Westerners face a similar moral dillema everytime they pay taxes or engage in commerce with corporations that financially support morally questionable regimes or corporate practice. Somehow, I don't think that they do.

An election from 15 years ago does not disqualify those in suffering from aid today or in perpetuity. I'm glad that the government of Canada agrees with that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

You didn't even try to explain how our government will ensure it goes as intended. I wasn't asking palastine anything, I was asking how our government can ensure its funds are used as intended in such a corrupt environment. They can't just give it to Hamas because Hamas are terrorists. So how can it actually reach where it should at this point of time?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

You Zionists are always trying to push this idea that Israel is just defending themselves, meanwhile Israel itself is saying the genocide will continue and the murder is the point. This war was started decades ago when European colonists established Israel and ethnically cleansed the land it occupies, and it won't stop until every Arab in Palestine is dead, or until Israel is abolished.

I bet you'll do you pathetic best to try and argue the point, but considering that the Israeli military just did a press release where they stated their intention to kill any Palestinian that doesn't flee to another country, there isn't anything you can say that will justify Israel's actions. Israel is a right-wing fascist state no different than the Third Reich, and you're just a collaborator who supports their hatred of Arabs.