Tame apologises for calling October 7 claims propaganda
Grace Tame apologised almost six months after dismissing reports of sexual violence during the October 7 attacks as propaganda.
Grace Tame posted a video apology to Instagram on Thursday. This was almost six months after an ABC Radio interview in March.
In the interview, she rejected what she called propaganda claims about October 7 sexual violence. In the video, Tame clarified that she stands with all survivors of sexual violence, including Israeli women.
Her March comments were misinterpreted, she said. Tame acknowledged that while Human Rights Watch could not find evidence of mass rape on October 7, 2023, she does not deny individual cases.
She does not deny accounts of gang rape by Israeli women. Tame reiterated her opposition to violence on both sides.
She said she regrets not clarifying her position sooner. She stated she believes all survivors and apologised for any harm caused by how her remarks were understood.
Why it mattersTame's apology clarifies her stance on a sensitive conflict and shows the importance of precise language when discussing allegations of sexual violence.
AustraliaThe former Australian of the Year's clarification shapes public discourse about how Australians discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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