A set of simple “rules of the road” are necessary. They should be common sense, because some people don’t have common sense and need it explained. And there’s always “that guy” who doesn’t care.
Some people really are toxic.
But establishing a minimum standard of behavior is very different from rectifying historical evils and enumerating lists aggrieved groups.
If your groups code of conduct contains specific instructions regarding the situation in the Middle East, you’re overthinking things.