Russia’s Liberal Opposition and Their Stance on Palestine

In July, Uzbek-Israeli writer Dina Rubina stirred controversy in an interview by stating there are no “peaceful residents” in Gaza and that Palestinians should be “dissolved in hydrochloric acid.” While some Russian speakers condemned her comments, others, including exiled liberal opposition figures, supported her views or minimized the context. This pro-Israeli stance among Russian liberals, rooted in historical persecution of Jews and intensified post-Ukraine invasion, reflects a broader anti-Palestinian bias within the diaspora. Prominent media outlets and figures continue to amplify pro-Israeli narratives, fostering racist rhetoric against Palestinians.

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