Today, the Hamilton Spectator published two letters (see here and here and below) condemning the Neturei Karta op-ed it published on August 12 which called for Israel to be “dismantled” and replaced”. As our media action alert pointed out, this inflammatory commentary ran the risk of incitement and fanning the flames of hatred and anti-Semitism.
Hamiltonians Condemn Neturei Karta Op-Ed Calling for Israel's Destruction
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