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    British Palestinian ‘received death threats’ for advocating peace with Israel

    by Sam Hall Feb 25, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    A British Palestinian activist said he has received death threats for advocating for peace with Israel, as he addressed a rally in support of returning Israeli hostages.

    John Aziz said rhetoric between Palestinians and Israelis during the war in Gaza was becoming “irreconcilable” and that he had been disowned by a family member for his views.

    Speaking in on Sunday afternoon at a “No to Terror” rally, Mr Aziz said heightened tensions could lead to “more terrorism and more destruction and death” and that peace had become a “controversial idea” for some.

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