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  • This house regrets the Biden administration's recent decision to launch an airstrike in Syria.

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    The US recently carried out an airstrike in Syria, in the first military action undertaken by the the Biden administration. It targeted the facilities used by a number of Iran-backed militia groups, including Kataib Hezbollah and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, who are allied with the Damascus government. The strike was ordered after a Filipino civilian contractor with the American led coalition was killed in a rocket attack on US targets in early February. A US service member and five other US contractors were also injured when the rockets hit sites in Erbil, including a base by the US-led coalition.

    The Hansraj Debate 2021 · Semifinals · 2021-03-18

  • This house regrets the Taliban Peace Deal.

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    Last week the US and the Taliban have signed a historic peace deal that signs the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The terms of the deal are as follows: - US and Nato troops will withdraw from Afghanistan within 14 months. Withdraws have already started- The Taliban and US commit to a 135 day period of 'Reduced violence'- The Taliban agrees to not harbour or cooperate with any terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda Hezbollah and more- The Taliban commits to continue its fight against ISIS- The Taliban will release 1000 Prisoners the US will release 5000

    Western High Schools 2.0 · Open Semis · 2021-03-06

  • This house regrets Biden's decision to delist Yemen's Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation

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    The Houthi movement is a rebellion movement against the Yemen army and government. The rebellion has roots in corruption, religion and economic deprivation. The movement effectively controls the North of Yemen and is alleged to get support from Iran and potentially North Korea. The Yemen government is backed by Saudi-Arabia and the US. Trump placed the Houthi movement on the US terrorist list which made it illegal for organisations to deal with the Houthi movement.

    Heritage Parliamentary Debate · 2 · 2021-03-06

  • As progressive Jewish movements this house would strongly rebuke the use of anti-Semitism in relation to criticisms against the State of Israel

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    Anti-Semitism is the attitude and act of hostility to or having prejudice against Jewish people the state/citizens of Israel and/or the religion of Judaism. Most democracies classify anti-Semitism as a form of discrimination and hate speech. The “use of anti-Semitism” referred to in this motion means to classify something as being anti-Semitic.

    Argumentum Australs 2021 · Open Quarters · 2021-03-03

  • This house regrets the commercialisation of the Hajj

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    The Hajj, in Islam, is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is one of the five pillars of faith in Islam, and is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adults provided they are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their families during their absence.

    Beihang Winter Debate Open · Open Quarters · 2021-02-27

  • This house as Sudan R the Sudan-Israel normalization deal

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    In October 2020 Sudan agreed to normalize its diplomatic relations with Israel. In exchange the Trump administration removed Sudan from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism unblocking international economic aid and investment. this deal has led to huge rejection from Islamists and opposition parties where Sudan suffers from weak governance and a crippling economy

    The Kansai 2021 · Open Semis · 2021-02-27

  • This house believes that Islamic authorities in South East Asia should issue a fatwa denouncing Wahhabism

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    In the Islamic faiThis house, a fatwa is a non-binding but authoritative legal opinion or learned interpretation issued by a qualified religious leader, pertaining to Islamic law and ethics. Followers are expected to adhere to these rulings. Wahhabism is an Islamic doctrine and religious movement that is often described as ultraconservative and puritan. It aims to restore what its believers consider to be the only correct and pure form of Islam. Saudi Arabia politically and financially supports Wahhabism around the world.

    USC IV · 3 · 2021-02-27

  • This house (as the Biden administration) will pursue negotiations with Hamas.

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    The Hamas is an Islamist group that controls Gaza the region of Palestine that recently was subject to a large scale airstrike by Israeli forces. They enjoy popular support among Palestinians especially those residing in Gaza. Historically the Hamas has been involved in numerous armed attacks on Israeli forces civilians and property. As a consequence they are designated as a terrorist group by Israel and USA among other nations. The US along with its allies - in particular Egypt - has traditionally negotiated with Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation lead by Fateh (a Palestinian political party which governs in the West Bank region of Palestine) in order to implement the two state solution. The USA and its allies recognise the PLO as the legitimate government in Palestine. However over the last decade there has been a decrease in popularity of Fateh and the PLO among Palestinians with its leader Mahmoud Abbas calling off the proposed elections for 2021 (the first elections to be held in Palestine since 2005) as he feared that the elections might lead to Hamas making considerable headway into the West Bank political scene.

    Polemic 2021 · Open Octos · 2021-02-25

  • This house believes that the Biden administration should declare and actively pursue a “feminist foreign policy”.

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    During the tenure of former Swedish foreign minister Margot Wallström, Sweden pursued a “feminist foreign policy”, making issues affecting women and girls central demands when negotiating international agreements and proactively speaking out on domestic policies towards women worldwide. In protest of Wallström's policy, Saudi Arabia withdrew its ambassador to Sweden in 2015.

    Cornell Novice Nationals · Open Final · 2021-02-20

  • This house supports breaking up persistently dominant political parties in emerging/developing democracies (e.g. the ANC in South Africa Barisan National in Malaysia Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) in Turkey). (Developing Democracies)

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    Hart House High Schools 2021 · 5 · 2021-02-13

  • This house, as Fatah, would go forward with Palestinian elections without agreement on a joint Hamas/Fatah list

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    The Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) is the legislature of the Palestinian government. this government has limited power over matters such as: culture, education, ID-cards, and the distribution of land and water. The two ruling parties of the PLC are Hamas and Fatah, Hamas is an Islamist party that does not recognise the state of Israel and Fatah is secular, favouring negotiations with Israel. Currently Hamas holds significant control of the Gaza Strip and Fatah controls the West Bank. In 2006 the last legislative election in Palestine was held. Hamas won 30 more seats, despite a close election. In response to Western sanctions to a Hamas led PLC, Fatah retaliated by refusing to form a government with the ruling Hamas party which left the PLC in deadlock for over a decade. With Biden coming into power, Fatah wished to increase favour by demonstrating liberalisation of the Palestinian state by agreeing to host elections in 2021. Fatah offered these elections along with a deal for a joint Hamas-Fatah list that would guarantee Fatah dominance in the PLC. Hamas rejected this deal putting plans for the scheduled Palestinian elections in jeopardy

    Aberdeen Mini · Open Semis · 2021-02-13