Martin Oliner, a member of the Holocaust Memorial Council appointed by Donald Trump, has provoked widespread outrage with his recent op-ed declaring Palestinians in Gaza to be 'fundamentally evil.' He argued for collective punishment against Gazans in response to the October 7 attack, claiming they are guilty as a society. His statements have been condemned by Palestinian rights advocates, who label them as genocidal and call for his removal from the Council. The backlash emphasizes the ongoing tension surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and highlights the implications of such rhetoric.
Oliner stated that Gazans should be collectively punished and labeled them fundamentally evil, inciting outrage among Palestinian rights advocates.
Advocates condemned Oliner's remarks as unhinged and genocidal, urging for his removal from the Holocaust Memorial Council.
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