There is an internal revolt within Oxfam over the international charity’s refusal to cut ties with Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, an Oxfam insider has told The Electronic Intifada. The dispute within the global charity is largely along transatlantic lines, with Oxfam America stamping on anything seen to be critical of Israel... Although Oxfam has done a lot of lobbying both publicly and privately on the issue of Israeli settlements, it has faced intense resistance from Oxfam America. An interesting article, which highlights how love/fear of Israel pervades every aspect of American public life, even charity.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:49:32 +0000
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