Following his death at age 100, former President Jimmy Carter’s historic support for Palestinian rights and criticism of Israeli apartheid were highlighted by a human rights lawyer, who recalled Carter’s 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” in a tribute. Carter’s daughter, Amy Carter, thanked the lawyer, noting that his words helped to keep her father’s important legacy alive. In recent days, numerous figures and organizations have echoed these sentiments, calling for scrutiny and honest reflection on Carter’s presidency, while others have called for apologies from those who once criticized him. The late President Carter was notable for being the first US President to back a Palestinian state, a position that led to his ostracization by some quarters, but ultimately won him admirers for his humanitarian role in standing up against colonial apartheid in Israel and occupation of Palestine.
Jimmy Carter’s Daughter Publicly Thanks Influential Writer for Spotlighting His Unwavering Support for Palestinian Rights
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