UK Doctors’ Union Drops Israel-Backed Definition of Antisemitism

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UK Doctors’ Union Drops Israel-Backed Definition of Antisemitism

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RubberDuck

lemmy.world

In a separate case, a British-Palestinian nurse was ordered to remove a background on video calls that showed a fruit bowl containing a watermelon, Middle East Eye reported.

Ixoid reply

aussie.zone

I am at a loss to understand what this means. Can someone fill me in on the significance of the watermelon?

Michal reply

programming.dev

It has the colours of Palestinian flags, so it's used as a sign of support with plausible deniability.

Ixoid reply

aussie.zone

Thanks for the explanation. I might have to explore some melon-themed art myself...

Seppo

sopuli.xyz

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programming.dev

The IHRA definition is massively antisemitic as well. It essentially holds Jewish people worldwide accountable for the genocide in Gaza perpetrated by Israel.