Christopher Mayhew's challenge for proof of genocidal statements by Arab leaders ended with discredited claims, yet the trope of wanting to drive Israelis into the sea persists, revealing deep-seated prejudices against Palestinians.
As a Palestinian, I should be able to express my identity and solidarity with my people, especially during a humanitarian crisis. Being told that a still-life painting containing a watermelon could be perceived as antisemitic and being threatened with disciplinary action is deeply upsetting.