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Israeli hypocrisy regarding the fight against terrorists
Israel’s actions in Syria, including arming rebels and caring for Jabhat al-Nusra fighters in its hospitals, make it clear it has no problem supporting terrorist groups when it serves Israel’s interests, explains PATRIK PAULOV

ISRAEL’S bombing campaign in Gaza was said to be about fighting the “terrorists” in Hamas.

If we take a look at the actions of Israel in Syria, it is obvious that this is not true.

Around the world, people are expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to resist the occupying power, regardless of whether the Palestinians gather around Hamas or other organisations.

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