No politician has had the courage to speak up for the killing of innocent children and women. When politicians, such as those in Australia or elsewhere, fail to speak out against atrocities termed genocide and war crimes by international bodies like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Amnesty International, their silence is complicity. The Muslim Vote seeks to shatter this silence.

Courage involves taking positions that will certainly be unfavourable with specific voter segments and influential groups but are necessary to uphold justice and human values. Silence can embolden perpetrators (Israeli Defence Force) and continue the cycle of violence, contributing to further atrocities.

Not A Single Word

When politicians choose silence in the face of severe human rights abuses, it represents a profound failure of leadership. Ethical governance requires standing up for justice, irrespective of the political cost. Leaders who fail to confront or acknowledge such issues due to fear of losing political support or because of pressure from lobby groups betray their moral obligations as public servants. This is not just a failure of diplomacy but a dereliction of fundamental ethical duties.

Imagine if the children killed were Jewish. Global condemnation and outrage would have dominated the media and political narrative. Why should it matter what blood these children have? The silence of politicians on critical human rights issues demands not just scrutiny but outright condemnation. The Muslim Vote is not only a voice for change but a movement to shift outcomes and enhance the power of the Muslim Vote.

No Political Condemnation

By not addressing or condemning actions deemed genocidal, these leaders show a lack of humanity and integrity. Their silence in these circumstances does not merely reflect a cautious diplomatic stance but a chilling disregard for the sanctity of human life and the principles of international law. The influence of any lobby groups should not deter political officials from condemning international law violations.

An ethical foreign policy means standing up for principles of justice and human rights universally, not just when it is geopolitically convenient. This approach promotes long-term global stability and respect for international norms.

The Muslim Vote

What is Genocide?

It is any one of a number of acts aimed at the destruction of all or part of certain groups of people; it is this intent that distinguishes genocide from other crimes against humanity.

“Not only has Israel created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, but it is also displaying a callous indifference to the fate of Gaza’s population by creating conditions which the ICJ has said places them at imminent risk of genocide. Time and time again, Israel has failed to take the bare minimum steps humanitarians have desperately pleaded for that are clearly within its power to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza,” said Heba Morayef, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International.