Johannesburg officials are considering renaming a prominent street, Sandton Drive, after Leila Khaled, a Palestinian militant involved in plane hijackings over 50 years ago. The proposal has ignited a heated debate, with supporters viewing it as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, while critics, including the South African Jewish community, have condemned it as glorifying terrorism. The U.S. consulate, located on the same street, has also raised concerns. The controversy highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding global political symbols and their local implications.
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Johannesburg's Controversial Street Renaming Proposal Spurs Debate
Officials in Johannesburg are considering renaming a major street, Sandton Drive, after Leila Khaled, a Palestinian militant involved in hijackings more than 50 years ago. The proposal has sparked significant controversy,
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Johannesburg considers naming a street after a Palestinian woman who hijacked a plane
Officials want to name the street after Leila Khaled, a Palestinian militant who was involved in hijacking a plane more than 50 years ago.
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Johannesburg set to rename U.S. consulate’s street after Palestinian terrorist
South African Jewish community calls plan to rename central street near Jewish community after hijacker Leila Khaled ‘reprehensible’
