London, Jan 5: Hollywood star Emma Watson has been accused of antisemitism by Danny Danon, Israel’s former Ambassador, to the United Nations for showing solidarity with the Palestinians.
The Ambassador shared Watson’s post on Twitter and said: “10 points from Gryffindor for being an antisemite.”
Meanwhile, Israel’s current ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, said on January 3: Fiction may work in Harry Potter but it does not work in reality. If it did, the magic used in the wizarding world could eliminate the evils of Hamas (which oppresses women & seeks the annihilation of Israel) and the PA (which supports terror). I would be in favor of that!”
Following the backlash on the ‘Harry Potter’ star, several leaders have criticised the Israeli diplomats.
Tory peer Sayeeda Warsi said: “Showing solidarity with Palestinians is not antisemitism. Appalling comments from former Israeli Ambassador to the UN.”
“Solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation and justice is a human and moral duty on all freedom loving people. Thank you to Emma Watson,” The Independent quoted Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian mission to the UK, as saying.
