Know the Professor: Naomi Chazan

  • Former President of the New Israel Fund (NIF). [1]

  • Signed a letter supporting an Irish bill to boycott Israeli products originating beyond the 1967 lines—that is, from Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and Judea and Samaria. [2]

  • Signed a petition asking the Spanish Parliament to pressure Israel to recognize Palestine, contrary to the wishes of Israeli citizens. [3]

  • Signed a petition in support of the anti-Zionist organization Breaking the Silence. [4]

  • Signed a request calling on the United Kingdom to pressure Israel to recognize a Palestinian state, contrary to the wishes of Israeli citizens. [5]

  • At the start of Operation Cast Lead, described the IDF’s actions as a “slaughter” of Palestinians that “caused the deaths of hundreds.” [6]

Sources:

[1] Our People – New Israel Fund

[2] Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill – The Irish Times

[3] More Than 500 Israelis Appeal to the Spanish Parliament: Palestine Should Be Recognized – Maki

[4] Academics Support Breaking the Silence – Haokets

[5] Gush Shalom – Press Release

[6] Israeli and Palestinian Women Call for an End to Military Action – Women in Black / Women Speak

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