Israel fails to stop UN members from participating in anti-racism Durban conference that called out Tel Aviv for its mistreatment of Palestinians
Israel tries to sow discord
This is not the first time Israel tried to sow discord over the conference as the original declaration called out Israel for its mistreatment of Palestinians. an argument that Israel often deploys to shut down criticism of its apartheid-like policies that discriminate against Palestinians. The first conference held in Durban, South Africa, was marked by divisions after civil rights activists denounced Zionism as racism. was adopted that mentioned Israel only twice and recognised the "plight of the Palestinian people under foreign occupation.
Vowing "to accelerate momentum to make the fight against racism ... a high priority for our countries," the measure pointed to the effects of slavery, colonialism, and genocide.
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