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Miss Iraq Stands with Israel at UN Human Rights Council


(Jerusalem Post) Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday: "The issue between Arabs and Israelis goes beyond policy disagreements. It's deeply rooted in the belief systems taught in Muslim countries, which are anti-Semitic." "Two years ago, I represented Iraq at Miss Universe. I posted a photo with Miss Israel on social media. I was told to remove it and forced to denounce Israeli policies. I received death threats. Since then, I can no longer return to my homeland....For advocating peace, I'm called a traitor. Negotiating peace for both states isn't betraying the Arab cause but a vital step to end conflict and suffering for all."
2019-07-05 00:00:00
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