Who said it when? A timeline of the term 'apartheid' in relation to Israel – The Forward
Human Rights Watch weighed in this week on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by using the term “apartheid” in its report on conditions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. For some, the term justifiably assigns a harsh label to a harsh reality of oppression and occupation. For others, it’s an overstatement that has dangerous implications for Israel’s future. But it’s not the first time a widely-respected organization or influential person has used the term. Below, find a timeline featuring some of the notable uses of the word “apartheid” in relation to Israel. You can click on th...