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Pro-Israel campus activists acting as agents of state propaganda and intimidation
In May 2006, I went to Israel for the first time on a subsidized trip called Hasbara Fellowships. Having been raised with a traditional Jewish upbringing, I was very excited….
Palestinian youth face psychological trauma and educational neglect following Israeli detention
2014 was a harrowing and devastating year for many people living in Israel and Palestine. Violations of human rights, racism, and hatred did not stop after the 2014 Gaza war….
New play puts spotlight on Israel’s 1948 War of Independence
Marat Parkhomovosky’s ‘1948’ is inspired by Benny Morris’ historical book about the formation of the state, and has triggered much discussion among audiences.
UC Davis passes divestment resolution, five other campaigns launched across US
Last night, the student government at the University of California at Davis voted in favor of a resolution to divest from corporations profiting from Israel’s occupation. In a landslide vote….
Call for proposals 2015-2017 – Research and Higher Education
The Al-Maqdisi programme aims at strengthening cooperation and scientific and academic exchanges between French and Palestinian researchers and research laboratories.
Suspend EU-Israel treaty, 63 MEPs say
A group of 63 influential MEPs have called on EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the main treaty between the EU and Israel. The….
Letter from the Palestinian astrophysicist Imad al-Barghouthi after his release from detention
Dear Sir, As a result of international pressure on my behalf (*) initiated by AURDIP and BRICUP mainly, I am very grateful to have been released on January 22 from….
Rapid Assessment of Higher Education Institutions in Gaza – final report from UNESCO
Introduction A new report by UNESCO examines the material, human and educational damage sustained by 26 higher education institutions (HEIs) in Gaza during 50 days of conflict between 7 July….
The Astrophysicist Imad al-Barghouthi has been released from detention
Communiqué from AURDIP and BRICUP – We are very pleased to learn that our colleague, Imad al-Barghouthi, Professor of Astrophysics at Al-Quds University, has been released from the Israeli prison….