Cornel West: War on Gaza

   Source: Al Jazeera Nov 14, 2023 No Comments


Cornel West emphasized the need to differentiate between criticizing Israeli policies and harbouring anti-Jewish sentiment, pointing out the suffering and oppression experienced by both African Americans and Jews throughout history.

West strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli assault in Gaza, describing it as a barbaric and genocidal attack on the dignity and humanity of the Palestinian people. He highlighted the importance of advocating for Palestinian rights without being unfairly accused of being anti-Jewish.

Cornel West, a prominent philosopher and political activist spoke to Al Jazeera about his support for Palestinian rights.

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