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President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights supports Israel's right to defend itself

President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights supports Israel's right to defend itself

Separating anti-semitism against Jews from criticism of Israel's state is not so clear cut in the current global climate. Regardless of opinion on Israel's response, we should take care not to attack Jews. In this commentary, Archbishop Thomas Schirrmacher affirms Israel's right to self defense and warns against antisemitic tendencies. Attacks against Christians could be next.
Middle East

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