c/unitedkingdom · by okwithmydecay@leminal.space · 84d

UK Doctors’ Union Drops Israel-Backed Definition of Antisemitism

https://novaramedia.com/2026/06/25/uk-doctors-union-drops-israel-backed-definition-of-antisemitism/

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RubberDuck@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 84d (3 replies)

In a separate case, a British-Palestinian nurse was ordered to remove a background on video calls that showed a fruit bowl containing a watermelon, Middle East Eye reported.

Ixoid@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 83d (2 replies)

I am at a loss to understand what this means. Can someone fill me in on the significance of the watermelon?

Michal@programming.dev · 10 pts · 83d (1 reply)

It has the colours of Palestinian flags, so it's used as a sign of support with plausible deniability.

Ixoid@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 83d

Thanks for the explanation. I might have to explore some melon-themed art myself...

Seppo@sopuli.xyz · 11 pts · 84d

The whole Semite thing is as ridiculous as the Nazis calling themselves Aryan.

ChairmanMeow@programming.dev · 6 pts · 83d

The IHRA definition is massively antisemitic as well. It essentially holds Jewish people worldwide accountable for the genocide in Gaza perpetrated by Israel.