Palestinian journalist accused of racism over ‘AIPAC monkey’ remark about Hakeem Jeffries
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- Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal faced accusations of racism after calling U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries an “AIPAC monkey.”
- Jebreal explained that the phrase referred to Japan’s three wise monkeys, but Black lawmakers rejected that defense and denounced the wording.
Palestinian journalist and Israel critic Rula Jebreal has been accused of racism after referring to Hakeem Jeffries as an “AIPAC monkey.”
Jebreal explained that the insult referred to Japan’s three wise monkeys. Black lawmakers rejected that explanation, saying the language echoed a slur and imagery long used against Black people.
The episode has drawn criticism over the use of the word “monkey” against Jeffries, a Black lawmaker. The Times of Israel reported the dispute and Jebreal’s explanation.
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