Oxford Union's first Palestinian president denies smear campaign
Arwa Elrayess, the Oxford Union president, says British media falsely accused her of justifying the Oct 7 attacks.
The first Palestinian president of the Oxford Union, Arwa Elrayess, has spoken out against what she calls a smear campaign by British media. According to Elrayess, reporters falsely accused her of justifying the October 7 attacks. She firmly denies these allegations, stating that her words were taken out of context. Elrayess, who made history by becoming the union's first Palestinian leader, emphasized that she has never condoned violence. She called on the media to exercise greater responsibility and fact-check before publishing inaccurate claims. The controversy has sparked debate about media ethics and the treatment of minority voices in the UK.
