RFK Jr. Defends Arab Remarks, Praises Israel in Lengthy Manifesto
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended his controversial remarks about Arabs by publishing a lengthy manifesto praising Israel and Jewish contributions to humanity. He accused Iran and Gulf states of funding an anti-Israel propaganda machine, comparing its power to Nazi Germany's. Kennedy also rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza and contrasted Jewish contributions with violence he attributes to "Islamism." His statements have drawn condemnation, including from his sister, Kerry Kennedy.
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- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to retract remarks about Arabs, instead praising Israel and Jewish contributions.
- He accused Iran and Gulf states of funding an anti-Israel propaganda machine, comparing it to Nazi Germany's.
- Kennedy claimed Jewish people have contributed more to humanity than any other ethnic or religious group.
- He rejected genocide accusations in Gaza, citing population figures and aid comparisons to the Marshall Plan.
- Kennedy contrasted Jewish contributions with violence he attributes to "Islamism."
- His remarks follow earlier controversial statements and have drawn condemnation, including from his sister.
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