Lecturers protest course offered by rightist group Im Tirzu at two Israeli universities
Right-wing movement was found by Jerusalem judge to bear some ‘fascist’ features.
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Did Rome college censor Ilan Pappe because of “Zionist intimidation”?
Ilan Pappe, the outspoken Israeli historian, has criticized an Italian university for succumbing to “Zionist intimidation” by canceling a debate in which he was scheduled to take part. Just days….
Israeli army targets girls for tech positions
The Israeli army has begun targeting girls for future service in its technological units through a new partnership project with 25 high schools throughout the country, according to the Israeli media outlet nrg. The plan, initiated by the Women’s Affairs Advisor to the Chief of Staff, aims to fill existing gaps in the military personnel needs for technological positions with female soldiers.
Hillel’s segregated lunch counter
“And I am a supporter of BDS.” With those seven words, uttered at the Harvard Hillel last Wednesday night, the great Dorothy Zellner violated the Hillel International standards that bar….
SOAS votes for academic boycott of Israel
SOAS students and staff have endorsed an academic boycott of Israel, after the results of a week-long referendum were released Friday evening. The vote, open to students, academics, and all….
Joint Statement 30 International Aid Agencies: “We must not fail in Gaza.”
(26 February 2015) – Six months have passed since a ceasefire on 26 August 2014 ended over seven weeks of fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in the….
Girl, interrupted – but free from Israeli prison
After almost 2 months in jail, Malak al-Khatib, 14, the youngest female Palestinian prisoner ever, has been released. She denies all charges against her.
Israel is still banning Gaza students from West Bank universities
Palestinian students from Gaza are still prevented by Israel from studying at West Bank universities, after an announcement this week to the contrary was retracted as a mistake. On Wednesday,….
Leaked e-mails show that Israeli consulate, StandWithUs tried to thwart Northwestern divestment
The Israeli consulate and other pro-Israel groups teamed up to try to thwart a divestment campaign at Northwestern University, according to e-mails obtained by Mondoweiss. Their efforts ultimately failed, though…..
Northwestern University students pass Israel divestment resolution
Northwestern University’s student government passed a divestment resolution early Thursday morning after more than five hours of hearing and debate. The resolution calls on the university to pull its investments….