Israeli media reports show evidence of academic boycotts of Israeli researchers at foreign universities amid growing concerns.
Student protesters march around an encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York, April 29, 2024 (AP)
Israeli media reports show evidence of academic boycotts of Israeli researchers at foreign universities amid growing concerns about international boycotts.
The report also quoted Israel’s Education Minister Yifat Shashabitun as saying, “We will present a realistic plan to the government as soon as possible, but such a plan requires a large budget.”
Amid protests denouncing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip at major US universities, ‘Israel’ faces an unprecedented academic boycott while the occupying government takes no action in response. It is increasingly estimated that
Israeli media emphasized that such a boycott could endanger Israel’s academic community and seriously damage the economy.
Israeli Professor Manuel Trachtenberg, Director of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and former Chairman of the Planning and Budget Committee of the Council for Higher Education, said, “International relations is an oxygen tube for academia; is an oxygen tube.” If it falls victim, the academic world will suffer unprecedented damage, followed by the economic and security industries. ”
Colombia suspends protesters in camp.unwavering movement
Columbia University has suspended students from a pro-Palestinian camp on campus after it ordered them to evacuate early.
The university, which has been at the center of protests sweeping the United States, has made punitive decisions against students for legitimate demonstrations against Israel’s massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the US university’s support of the continued occupation. I put it down.
This follows nearly two weeks of protests that spread to more than 79 universities in the United States and an ensuing crackdown that resulted in hundreds of arrests.
New York-based university authorities have demanded that protesters vacate their encampments by 2pm (6pm Japan time) or students will be subject to disciplinary action, suspension and investigation. It is said that The administration also said students who do not comply will be barred from completing the spring semester.
“These disgusting fear tactics are nothing compared to the deaths of more than 34,000 Palestinians,” said a statement read by students at a post-deadline press conference.
“We will not move until Colombia complies with our demands or is moved by force,” the statement said.
Earlier, Columbia University President Minoush Shafiq claimed that Jewish students and others were feeling sick due to the “unbearable” atmosphere at the university, and talks between the government and protesters broke down. He said he did. It is worth noting that the protesters are demanding that Columbia University withdraw from the Israeli occupation, which is committing blatant genocide in the Gaza Strip. However, contrary to Shafiq’s claims, the protesters did not threaten others or engage in any violent behavior.
The protests became one of the most resonant episodes of popular protest since the war in Gaza first broke out, drawing the attention of the world and the United States to the atrocities committed by “Israel” in the Gaza Strip. Redirected to action. Furthermore, the demands of the organizers highlight the important imperative of advocating for economic measures against the Israeli occupation, especially in Western countries, leading to widespread condemnation and authorities keen to mitigate the impact of these demonstrations. prompting an aggressive response.
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