Why Are Palestinians Killing People Who Support Them?

by Khaled Abu Toameh:

In April, two “pro-Palestinian” activists were murdered by Palestinians –- one in the West Bank and the other in the Gaza Strip.

The fact that the two were staunch supporters of the Palestinian cause and were known for their deep hatred of Israel was not enough to save their lives.

In the eyes of their murderers, the two “pro-Palestinian” activists were “infidels” who sought to spread corrupt Western values.

While it is true that that the two slain activists had helped the Palestinians — each in his own way — they also contributed to radicalization through their fierce anti-Israel rhetoric. Nevertheless, in the end, the two were murdered by the same radicals they had helped and assisted for years. That is because these radicals do not see a difference between one “infidel” and another. Those who promote hatred against Jews also call for the death of Christians, Hindus, Buddhists and others.

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