Guardian newspaper removes "Zionism is genocide" photo after complaint

• Date: 26 May 2021
• Author: Dan Verbin
• Published date: 26 May 2021
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

"Given the spate of attacks on Jews in the UK and elsewhere, we ask that you consider replacing this highly incendiary photo accompanying this op-ed," CAMERA UK tweeted.

In place of the original photo, under the headline "I felt alone as a Jew attending a Palestine solidarity rally in 2014. I don't feel alone any more," was a photo illustration of an Israeli flag and a Palestinian flag with a red slice between the flags, ostensibly symbolizing blood.

The original photo was replaced without explanation from the newspaper.

"On May 22, the Guardian published another op-ed by an American Jew who opposes Israel's existence. The piece ('Jewish Americans are at a turning point with Israel') was written by Arielle Angel – (Peter) Beinart's colleague at the anti-Zionist publication Jewish Currents," wrote CAMERA UK. "The piece included, as its featured image, a photo of an elderly lady with a placard saying that 'Zionism is Genocide.'"

CAMERA UK identified the woman in the photo as Shatzi Weisberger, a "mini-celebrity in New York among anti-Israel activists, a member of the anti-Zionist and often anti-Semitic group 'Jewish Voice for Peace,' someone who expresses support for jailed...