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US Health Secretary Praises Israel, Cites Jewish Contributions
U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. published a lengthy post defending Israel and the Jewish people, arguing that political Islamism has hindered scientific progress in the Arab world.
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- 01US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Israel and the Jewish people in a lengthy post on X.
- 02Kennedy argued that political Islamism has harmed scientific progress in the Arab world.
- 03He stated that no ethnic or religious group has contributed more than Jews to humanity.
- 04Jews, comprising 0.2% of the world population, have won about 22% of Nobel Prizes.
- 05Kennedy accused Iran and Gulf states of spreading anti-Israel propaganda.
- 06He contrasted Jewish contributions with violent acts attributed to Islamist extremism.
He highlighted the significant contributions of Jewish people to humanity, citing their Nobel Prize achievements and advancements in science and technology. Kennedy contrasted this with actions attributed to Islamist groups and accused Iran and Gulf states of funding anti-Israel propaganda, while praising Israel's democratic and technological success.
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