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Items by Zarefah Baroud
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Dear PETA, Israel’s animal rights record leaves a lot to be desired
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) praised Israel last week for being the first country to ban the sale of animal furs. Such legislation is worthy of praise, of course, but in the case of Israel any praise, especially regarding its ethics towards animals, is completely misplaced. Throughout...
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‘Death to the Arabs’: Racialised violence has always defined Israel
During the racist anti-Palestinian riots that ensued in Jerusalem last week, a protester was interviewed by a journalist concerning the approach, specifically, the language used by the enraged crowds. The journalist asked the young protester if the phrases employed by the demonstrators, phrases like “Burn the Arab villages” and “Death...
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The Leahy Laws: why Biden’s promise to Israel is illegal
While co-hosting an interview for the Palestine Chronicle, I asked Professor Richard Falk, a former UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, about his thoughts on Kamala Harris’ promise to maintain unconditional aid to Israel. Harris is the Democratic Party vice presidential candidate in November’s election. “I am disappointed of...