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Israeli airstrike on popular Gaza beachside cafe leaves at least 30 dead – video report

Posted on | Jason Burke | Malak A Tantesh | The Guardian

At least 30 people including women, children and a local journalist were killed on 30 June in an Israeli airstrike on a beachfront cafe in Gaza City, medics have said. Israeli missiles killed at least 60 people across Gaza in some of the heaviest attacks in weeks as Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by Donald Trump. Israeli tanks pushed into the eastern areas of Zeitoun suburb in Gaza City and shelled several areas in the north, while aircraft bombed at least four schools after ordering hundreds of families sheltering inside to leave, residents said

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BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom Statement on Academic Boycotts

Posted on | BRISMES

The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) is firmly committed to academic freedom. In this statement, the BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom explains its position that, contrary to common assumptions, academic boycotts can be consistent with—and even necessary for—upholding academic freedom and fundamental human rights, particularly in contexts of systemic injustice.

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Will the European Union Stop funding Israeli institutions?

Posted on | AURDIP

The EU continues to grant Israel privileges through the EU-Israel Association Agreement, despite Article 2 of the agreement stipulating “respect for human rights”. Additionally, Israeli academic institutions continue to enjoy a privileged status as partners of European universities, receiving over €2.6 billion in EU research funding since 2007. 75 organizations, and 4500 university staff and students, have signed a petition to the EU demanding that this collaboration MUST END.