Settler University at Ariel uses false pretenses in inviting foreign scholars
The settler university at Ariel on the West Bank is about to hold what is billed as an international conference on the current situation of the Jewish People. In order….
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Because BDS, Israeli archeologists want West Bank work kept secret
An Israeli court rejects a freedom of information request for the names of archeologists digging, under IDF license, in the occupied territories, and where Israel is storing the antiquities they uncover. The reason: so they don’t face academic boycott.
Israeli incursion into the campus of Al-Quds University destroys a scientific exhibit, harasses students, faculty & staff
Al-Quds University condemns the Israeli occupation forces breaking into its main campus in Abu Dies today Saturday 19 November 2016 Israeli occupation forces backed by several Jeeps and dozens of….
Army incursion: the recent attack on Kadoorie
Dear Friends of Kadoorie, Since our April 2016 campaign, not much has changed on the ground despite IDF promises, but the campus was relatively quiet. Since you have last heard….
EU committee recommends states ask Israel to pay for ruined West Bank projects
European diplomats attributed new non-binding resolution to lack of progress in negotiations between Israel and EU over the situation in Area C.
Palestinian astrophysicist Imad Barghouthi released after over six months in Israeli prison
Palestinian astrophysics professor Imad Ahmad Barghouthi, 54, was released after over six months of imprisonment by the Israeli occupation on Friday, 4 November. Barghouthi, who teaches at Al-Quds University in….
EU High Representative, Federica Mogherini, affirms the right to BDS
Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, condemns attacks on human rights defenders and affirms the rights of European citizens to freedom of expression and association, including through participation….
Portland State divestment victory shows “narrative is changing”
The student government at Oregon’s Portland State University voted to back divestment from corporations profiting from Israel’s occupation. The landslide decision came despite stiff opposition from the institution’s president. Passed….
Racist group launches national offensive on US campuses
A notorious anti-Black and Islamophobic group has launched a national offensive against students and professors associated with the movement for Palestinian rights. Beginning earlier this month, posters placed by the….
Israel’s national theatre company sparks row with show in West Bank settlement
Israel’s national theatre company has announced it will stage its first ever performance in a controversial, hardline West Bank settlement, sparking a fierce row inside Israel’s artistic community. The performance….