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Straight Facts Volume #48

In this edition of Straight Facts, we dismantle the report from Human Rights Watch accusing Israel of Apartheid, hear from a left-leaning journalist who calls the comparison “disingenuous” and learn about Israel’s noble history of humanitarian aid and more.

August 04, 2021

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Dear Chaverot,
I hope this finds you well. It has been a difficult month for so many of our global WIZO family. Many of you are still in lockdowns and many have endured unbearable loss. Our WIZO family is here for you and please know that you are never alone.

Next month, many countries will gather to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the UN Conference against racism that took place in Durban, South Africa in 2001. The conference descended into an antisemitic hate-fest and many countries walked out. This year, at least 10 countries are boycotting the event over the same concerns. “Durban 1” launched the BDS movement into global consciousness, with its central charge being that Israel is an Apartheid state.

Without a doubt, one of the main areas of focus will be the libelous accusation of Apartheid. In this edition of Straight Facts, we dismantle the report from Human Rights Watch accusing Israel of Apartheid, hear from a left-leaning journalist who calls the comparison “disingenuous” and learn about Israel’s noble history of humanitarian aid and more.

I hope this is of service to you all. Wishing you all good health, happiness and safety.

Warmest regards,

Rolene Marks

World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson

+ 972 52 582 9090

rolenemarks@yahoo.com


NGO Monitor Debunks HRW’s Apartheid Report

Human Rights watch (HRW) recent published a report accusing Israel of gross Apartheid practices. It is no secret that HRW are one of the most virulently anti-Israel organisations in the world, a fact recently claimed by HonestReporting. NGO Monitor debunk the accusations in that report here:
https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/hrws-apartheid-demonization-bds-lawfare/


“I Left South Africa – Applying the Term Apartheid to Israel is Disingenuous”

Anti-Apartheid activist and journalist, Hirsh Goodman, writes this important article in response to the HRW report alleging that Israel is guilty of practicing Apartheid here:
https://forward.com/opinion/468497/apartheid-israel-human-rights-watch-palestinians/


Antisemitism in Europe – and its Implications on US Policy

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedoms recently published a report on antisemitism in Europe. The alarming rise of antisemitism in Europe will have an effect on US policy as well – read the report here:
https://www.uscirf.gov/sites/default/files/Antisemitism%20in%20Europe.pdf


Eight Tips for Reading about Israel

There is so much misinformation about Israel on the internet and it is often very challenging to discern fact from fiction. Knowing how to be an informed media consumer goes a long way to ensuring you are informed. Here are some top tips:
https://sapirjournal.org/social-justice/2021/04/eight-tips-for-reading-about-israel/


Punching Above Our Weight

Israel may be a country that is tiny in size but when it comes to humanitarian aid, is often the first on site – even in countries where we have no formal diplomatic ties. Most recently, Israeli search and rescue personnel were on the ground in Surfside, Miami. Read more about Israel’s history in humanitarian aid:
https://layoftheland.online/2021/07/01/punching-above-our-weight/


WATCH: Talking Tachlis

Welcome to the first episode of Talking Tachlis! World WIZO Chairperson, Anita Friedman and Public Diplomacy and Hasbarah head, Rolene Marks talk about how WIZO has coped with the pandemic and the recent conflagration with Hamas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOlsXpq3SoY


 

Rolene Marks

World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson

+ 972 52 582 9090

rolenemarks@yahoo.com


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