The David Hunter Perspective - 2024-04-17

Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.

1)Ecuador Police Invade Mexico's Embassy in Capitol Quito: Mexico was granting political asylum inside it's embassy in Quito, Ecuador to the former Vice President of Ecuador, Mr. Jorge Glas , since Dec 2023. He was convicted in Ecuador high court of corruption but sought political asylum in Mexico's embassy. Two weeks ago, Ecuador's Police and Military invaded Mexico's embassy to grab him. Now Mexico has broken off diplomatic relations with Ecuador. Is Ecuador allowed to invade a foreign embassy to catch a political criminal?

2)Will Israel's Attack On Iran's Embassy In Syria And Iran's Counterattack on Israel Lead to Regional Warfare?: The attack on Iran's consular section of it's embassy in Syria on April 1st was a 'gross violation' of diplomatic protocol regarding the sanctity of diplomatic property, and effectively an Israeli attack directly on Iran's territory. But Iran retaliated in launching 350 drones and rockets at Israel. Is this going to lead to a wider regional conflict?

3)Should US Government Halt Shipments of US Military Arms to Israel?: Israel, like all other recipients of US military arms, must abide by the Leahy Law that requires recipients to follow international human rights laws. Yet, despite Israel's killing of over 14,000 Palestinian children in this Gaza war, the US continues to provide Israel with additional new weapons and munitions, including 2000 lb bombs, 155 mm ammunition for tanks and 50 new jet fighters. What is going on?

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