Stephen Kapos
"It's vital for all of us in Britain to speak out now against our own government's complicity in Israel's genocide." — Stephen Kapos Stephen Kapos is a Holocaust survivor, artist, and retired architect based in the United Kingdom. He has actively spoken out against what he describes as genocide by Israel against Palestinians, often participating in pro-Palestine protests in London. He publicly condemns the use of Holocaust memory to justify Israeli actions and participates in pro-Palestinian protests. Kapos's dissent is significant due to his lived experience as a survivor of genocide, which informs his critique of Israeli occupation and systemic violence. His stance aligns with broader Jewish anti-Zionist dissent that challenges settler-colonial frameworks and advocates for Palestinian solidarity, drawing parallels between his personal experiences during the Holocaust and the current situation in Gaza.
Roles and disciplines
Activist, Artist, Writer