‘No one with a moral conscience’ should take part in Oxford Union debate on ‘Israeli apartheid’, academic says

Category: Politics

Gerald Steinberg, founder of NGO Monitor, criticized the Oxford Union's invitation to debate Israel's status as an 'apartheid state,' arguing it promotes hatred and fails to address Palestinian terrorism. He questioned the moral implications of the debate and highlighted rising antisemitism on campuses. The Oxford Union defends the debate as a platform for inclusive dialogue on pressing issues.

Keywords: Israel, apartheid, Oxford Union

Source: The Jewish Chronicle

Update At: 7/20/2024

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