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No “Hamas Exception” for Human Rights: A Reply to the American Jewish Committee

May 20, 2011Commentaryamerican jewish committee, David Harris, Denis Halliday, gaza, gaza blockade, gaza-freedom-flotilla, hamas, Hillary Clinton, MV Rachel Corrie, President Barack Obama

Following my post about my plans to participate in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in opposition to the blockade of Gaza, "Why We Must Sail to Gaza," David Harris, the executive director of the American Jewish Committee, responded by challenging me to answer his concerns about Hamas and Israeli security. Of course, I welcome the opportunity…

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