The Joint (Arab) List Knesset faction has expressed support for the embattled leader of Britain’s Labour party, who is facing increasing criticism for failing to deal with anti-Semitism in the party.
In a letter to the Guardian published today, the the Arab MKs praise Corbyn for “his long-standing solidarity with all oppressed peoples around the world, including his unflinching support for the Palestinian people.”
“We stand in solidarity with Jeremy Corbyn and we recognize him as a principled leftist leader who aspires for peace and justice and is opposed to all forms of racism, whether directed at Jews, Palestinians, or any other group.”
Unlike their Arab colleagues, Jewish MKs have largely criticized Corbyn for allowing anti-Semitism to fester within the party and for refusing to adopt an internationally agreed-upon definition of anti-Semitism in Labour’s new code of conduct.
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