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According to The Times of Israel, the UN World Conference Against Racism was meant to fight bigotry. Instead, it became what has been called the most sickening display of hatred for Jews since the Nazi period.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, the Durban conference in 2001 marked a turning point in the treatment of Zionism as a form of racism, leading to the entrenchment of anti-Semitism in international circles. In a broader context, these events highlight ongoing tensions between Israeli policies and international criticism of Zionism.
