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Craig Mokhiber, a human rights lawyer, joins the show to discuss the US’s airstrikes on Yemen. Trump’s bombardment follows Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement's resumption of its blockade of Israel-bound ships in the Red Sea – a solidarity action for Gaza after Israel choked off all aid. Mokhiber explains how according to international law, all nations are expected to cut ties with the Israeli occupation and act to prevent genocide– yet the US is bombing Yemen for doing precisely that.
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This YouTube video features a discussion with Craig Mokhiber, a human rights lawyer, about the US airstrikes on Yemen and the context of Yemen's blockade of Israeli-bound ships in the Red Sea. The main topic is the legality and justification of Yemen's actions in light of international law concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Key Points:
- Yemen's Blockade: Yemen, under Houthi control, imposed a blockade on ships supplying Israel in response to the Israeli actions in Gaza, framing it as an act of humanitarian intervention to stop the alleged genocide. The blockade was lifted during a ceasefire and reinstated after its resumption.
- International Law: Mokhiber argues that international law obligates all nations to prevent genocide, citing rulings from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and UN General Assembly resolutions. He contends that Yemen's actions align with these obligations.
- US Airstrikes: The US is bombing Yemen in response to the blockade, which Mokhiber characterizes as an act of aggression and a violation of international law. He argues this constitutes US complicity in the alleged genocide in Gaza.
- Self-Defense: Mokhiber asserts that Yemen has a right to self-defense against US aggression, and that the US justification of protecting commerce does not outweigh the obligation to prevent genocide.
- Security Council Inaction: The US, as a participant in the alleged genocide, has blocked action in the UN Security Council, rendering it ineffective in addressing the situation. Yemen's actions, even without Security Council authorization, can be justified under maritime law enforcement or as a response to the higher-order obligation to prevent genocide.
Highlights:
- Mokhiber's legal analysis frames Yemen's actions as a humanitarian intervention, challenging the US narrative.
- The discussion highlights the complexities of international law and the differing interpretations of self-defense and humanitarian intervention.
- The video underscores the alleged hypocrisy of the US, which criticizes Yemen's actions while simultaneously participating in what is described as genocide in Gaza.
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