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De-escalation vs. self-defense: Double standards or racism?

Jamal Kanj   Source: Al Mayadeen English    2024-08-09 13:06    14 Shares
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If "Israel" is perceived as the target of an attack, Western leaders promote Israeli “logic of reprisals” under the pretext of “self-defense".

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