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Policymakers must shift focus away from a political solution to a rights-based approach, HRW and analysts say.
From: Inside Story
Will Israel be held accountable for ‘apartheid’ policies?
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of committing apartheid to ‘dominate’ Palestinians in occupied territories.
27 Apr 2021
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The Israeli NGO’s acknowledgement of Israel’s apartheid is just a small step in the right direction.
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