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February 21, 2023, 9:26 am
Azeem Akhtar stands down as Essex cricket chair after endorsing ‘Zionist lobby’ tweet
Akhtar was appointed in November but stepped aside in December after allegations he appeared to endorse an antisemitic tweet which claimed a 'Zionist lobby' controlled the media.
December 1, 2022, 7:26 pm
Essex cricket chair steps down as club launches probe into ‘Zionist lobby’ tweets
Azeem Akhtar, who was named the club’s new chair only three days ago, is reported to have endorsed social media slurs, including one comparing Israel with Nazi Germany.
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