Pro-Israel activists picketed an award ceremony in London last night over the nomination of Breaking the Silence, an Israeli veterans’ group which collects testimonies about alleged human rights abuses. The campaign group Index on Censorship had shortlisted Breaking the Silence for its Freedom of Expression award, which “honours courageous champions who fight for free speech around the world”. Read the full article
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Pro-Israel activists protest over Breaking the Silence award nomination (Jewish Chronicle)
Pro-Israel activists picketed an award ceremony in London last night over the nomination of Breaking the Silence, an Israeli veterans’ group which collects testimonies about alleged human rights abuses. The campaign group Index on Censorship had shortlisted Breaking the Silence for its Freedom of Expression award, which “honours courageous champions who fight for free speech around […]
20 Apr 17
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