A report by Amnesty International accusing the Israeli government of practicing the international crime of “apartheid” in its treatment of Palestinians drew fierce criticism even before its publication Tuesday. The more than 200-page report by the London-based NGO concludes that Israel has “perpetrated the international wrong of apartheid, as a human rights violation and a … Read more
Alongside forcible transfers, torture and unlawful killings, which Amnesty said were intended to maintain a system of “oppression and domination,” they constitute “the crime against humanity of apartheid.” In a statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said “Israel is not perfect, but it is a democracy committed to international law and open to scrutiny” with … Read more
Israel’s foreign ministry on Monday criticized a forthcoming report by Amnesty International UK accusing the country of apartheid, alleging that the human rights group is fueling anti-Semitism. “Amnesty’s report, in effect, serves as a green light… to harm not only Israel, but Jews around the world,” a foreign ministry spokesman said in a obtained statement. … Read more