A group of Arab lawmakers in Israel on Sunday praised British Labor opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, whose party has been battling accusations of anti-Semitism for months.
In a letter to Britain’s Guardian newspaper, Ahmad Tibi, a deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament, and three other members of the Joint Arab List party said Corbyn had a “longstanding solidarity with all oppressed peoples around the world, including his unflinching support for the Palestinian people.”
Israel's Arab MPs back UK's Corbyn amid anti-Semitism accusations https://t.co/0RX06EVbsm pic.twitter.com/1NltTmUe7L
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Since unexpectedly becoming Labor leader in 2015 after decades spent on the left-wing fringes of the party, Corbyn has repeatedly faced accusations of turning a blind eye to anti-Semitic comments in the party and among groups he supports.
Corbyn has responded to protests by meeting Jewish community leaders, reassuring Jewish people they are welcome in the party.
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In their letter, the Arab members of Israel’s parliament said they recognize Corbyn as:
“A principled leftist leader who aspires for peace and justice and is opposed to all forms of racism, whether directed at Jews, Palestinians, or any other group.”
UK pro-Israel charity investigated for anti-Corbyn campaign https://t.co/Yh2nZ3mhPk via @MiddleEastMnt
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Some opinion polls put Labor ahead or level with Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives, meaning he is a potential British leader, although the next election is not due until 2022.
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