Yuval Noah Harari backs critique of leftist ‘indifference’ to Hamas atrocities

Exclusive: Sapiens author among 90 signatories to statement of dismay at extreme moral insensitivity'

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The Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari has backed academics and peace activists in his home country in an attack on the indifference" of some American and European progressives to Hamas atrocities, accusing them of extreme moral insensitivity" and betraying leftwing politics.

Harari - the author of bestselling books including Sapiens and Homo Deus - joined 90 signatories of a statement expressing dismay with elements within the global left ... until now, our political partners" who had, on occasion, justified Hamas's actions".