More than a hundred MEPs call for end to Gaza blockade
More than a hundred MEPs from all European political groups have signed an open letter to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini….
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Salaita firing lands Univ. of Illinois on AAUP censure list
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has formally censured the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) over its firing last summer of Steven Salaita for criticizing Israel on Twitter…..
IDF to hire civilian students in part-time jobs
New initiative will offer hourly-pay to students in specific fields, providing benefits and valuable work experience.
Freedom Flotilla Coalition : Marianne is near to reach Mediterranean sea
Marianne, the Scandinavian trawler who is headed to meet up with other boats of the third Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, is about to enter the Mediterranean Sea. After its departure….
Israeli universities providing Shin Bet data on graduates
Security service uses information to contact possible new recruits.
Director of ‘A Parallel Time’: ‘I realized I’m not living in a democracy’
Playwright Bashar Murkus wonders how people can attack the Al-Midan Theater’s production without having seen it.
Film-makers ask cinemas and Bafta to boycott London Israeli film festival
More than 40 artists and film-makers write to Guardian to accuse cinemas of becoming ‘silent accomplices’ to persecution of Palestinian people.
After UK student union backs BDS, Netanyahu falsely claim it supports ISIS
The national leadership of the UK’s National Union of Students (NUS) has voted to align itself with the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. In reaction, Israeli Prime Minister….
Adelson to host secret anti-BDS fundraiser, strategy summit
Conference reportedly being organized by top Jewish donors, including Hollywood entertainment mogul Haim Saban
UC Davis senators vote to divest citing Israel’s harm to student welfare
Last night, the student senate of the University of California at Davis passed a resolution to divest from companies which profit from Israel’s occupation and abuses of Palestinian rights. Ten….