A group of Danish academics and rights activists has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of turning a blind eye to Israel’s ongoing war crimes in Gaza.
Scholars from a wide range of backgrounds were alarmed by Denmark’s reluctance to go to war with the Palestinians, calling Denmark’s acceptance of the status quo “very worrying.”
“In the bright light of day, the world is witnessing one of the most well-documented genocides. Denmark’s passivity and acceptance of the status quo is deeply worrying.” they said in a statement.
They also questioned Copenhagen’s open support for Tel Aviv, given the fact that Tel Aviv claims to be at the forefront of the fight for international law and human rights.
“Even more worrying is the active support for Israel, which calls into question Danish traditions and calls into question national values,” the statement added.
Scholars have accused the Danish government of hypocrisy, saying the country’s international standing is at risk if it does not position itself as a pioneer nation and play a leading role in efforts to stop and stop the genocide in Gaza. I warned him that it would happen.
The group said, “What does the Danish government’s disregard for international conventions mean? The government’s hypocrisy and historical amnesia, characterized by its disregard for international conventions and contempt for international legal frameworks, does not reflect Denmark’s usual position.” Then it’s ridiculous.”
“This not only undermines the country’s obligations on the world stage, but also sends a harmful signal of disregard for fundamental human rights and legal norms,” they added.
As a signatory to the Genocide Convention and a member state of the United Nations, the organization also intervenes and takes a stand against Israel’s ongoing atrocities in the Gaza Strip, which have killed approximately 27,500 people, mostly women and children. underlined Denmark’s obligation to demonstrate
They also referred to the International Court of Justice’s judgment of December 28, 2023, citing any measures the court has put forward to “prevent further serious and irreparable damage to the rights of the Palestinian people” following the Genocide Convention. Follow.
Meanwhile, a grassroots resistance movement has emerged as a force against the Danish government’s “hypocrisy,” manifested through widespread demonstrations across the country and a powerful reminder of ordinary people’s demands for justice.
The group is made up of prominent figures such as Jewish-Israeli writer Jonathan Offill, former Palestinian human rights monitor at the Danish Foreign Ministry Ane Burke, and writers Tarek Ziad Hussein and Zeynep Bangert. A citizen petition has been launched calling for government action on the issue. . He gathered over 30,000 signatures on this petition in just three weeks.
The petition asks, among other things, that Copenhagen recognize the risk of genocide in the Palestinian enclaves and condemn Tel Aviv’s actions there. The key points are:
– The government should acknowledge that there is a risk of genocide in Gaza, based on existing expert assessments and Israeli government statements.
– The government should condemn Israel’s actions.
– Governments should end arms trade with Israel.
– Governments should use all diplomatic, legal and economic means to stop the genocide in Gaza.
– Governments should demand unhindered humanitarian access.
– The government should support South Africa’s request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
“Denmark must live up to its obligations in both word and deed, and strive to stop the genocide and ensure it never repeats. If we don’t, our customs will erode and our values will be eroded,” the group said. There is a risk that it could become meaningful.”