Accused of Antisemitism for Telling Students about Palestinian Life: Huwaida Arraf & Peter Beinart
Palestinian-American civil rights attorney Huwaida Arraf speaks with FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart about what happened since she was invited to address a high school diversity assembly in Michigan last month. After Arraf spoke to the students about her family and life experiences, the backlash began almost immediately, with prominent local leaders and the school district superintendent accusing Arraf of spreading "antisemitic rhetoric." This Middle East Eye article, "How a Palestinian activist's appearance at a US school triggered a smear campaign," offers a detailed overview of the incident and…
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