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This rhetoric effectively equates Israel's military operations and blockade measures with genocides and atrocities committed by oppressive regimes in history. Critics argue that such comparisons are not only historically inaccurate but also serve to escalate hostility rather than foster understanding.
Public and Political Response
The response from political commentators and community leaders was swift and condemnatory. Alex Rien, co-CEO of Australian Jury, lambasted Carr’s remarks, describing them as "shameful" and "despicable." Rien emphasized that Carr's statements appear motivated by self-interest and deep-seated anti-Semitic sentiments rather than genuine concern or solidarity with Palestinians.