LETTER: Scrutiny of anti-Israel sentiments reveals contradiction
15 March 2021 - 20:17
Some time ago I had a “discussion” with some pro-Palestinian South Africans about their attitude towards Israel. The main reason they had for being anti-Israel was that Israel helped the apartheid forces against the ANC in exile. Arms and ammunition were supplied by Israel, which the SA forces accepted gladly and used.
Now, I can understand their hatred because they were opposed to apartheid and wished to see the end of it. In their eyes, Israel's backing of the apartheid regime was reason enough to dislike the country. ..
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