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Former Meretz Chair Uri Zakhi Condemns B'Tselem as Anti-Israeli Organization

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Former Meretz Chair Uri Zakhi Condemns B'Tselem as Anti-Israeli Organization
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First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago

What happened

Uri Zakhi, former Meretz leader, condemned B'Tselem as an anti-Israeli group that has radicalized, expressing regret for his past ties. He criticized the organization for labeling Israel as an apartheid state despite Arab representation in the government and noted its shift away from moderate positions.

  • 01Uri Zakhi calls B'Tselem an anti-Israeli organization and expresses shame over past ties.
  • 02He accuses B'Tselem of radicalizing and acting against Israel's interests.
  • 03Zakhi criticizes B'Tselem's use of 'apartheid' to describe Israel amid Arab coalition participation.
  • 04He recalls former Labor leader Amir Peretz's past involvement with B'Tselem.
  • 05Zakhi says B'Tselem no longer aligns with values he once supported.
  • 06He questions how B'Tselem still identifies as an Israeli organization.

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In this story
People
Mansour AbbasMenachem Begin
OrganizationsB'Tselem, Meretz, Labor Party
PlacesIsrael

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Meretz Chair Uri Zakhi Condemns B'Tselem as Anti-Israeli Organization
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Former Meretz Member Uri Zakhi Denounces B'Tselem as Anti-Israel Organization

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