Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president faces down smear campaign
politics
Arwa Elrayess has become the first Palestinian to lead Oxford Union. Now she's defending herself against accusations she says misrepresent her views. British media falsely accused her of justifying the October 7 attacks, according to Al Jazeera. The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding her historic election to the student organization.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/15/oxford...
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