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Human Rights Watch (Finally) Criticizes Palestinians Too

In the Jewish community, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is frequently accused of anti-Israel bias. It’s fair to say that Human Rights Watch is sometimes even disdained. One main reason is the way Human Rights Watch (and other similar organizations as well) cover conflicts such as the recent wars in Gaza. If Israel is accused of …

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Even though he only advocates against settlements, Israel has reasons to deport omar shakir

Several days ago Israel’s high court voted to uphold the Israeli government’s revocation of Omar Shakir’s visa to work in Israel, thereby clearing the path to deport him. Shakir is the Israel and Palestine director for Human Rights Watch. Shakir’s visa was revoked under a 2017 law allowing Israel’s government to refuse entry to anyone …

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