A resolution to boycott Israel was rejected by the Modern Language Association, which has resisted such efforts in the recent past.
Topic: anti-Israel
Ivy League Hunger Strikes Do Little to Change Reality
Hunger strikes have done little to change U.S.-Israel policy, especially when those participating are trying to act in solidarity with prisoners in Israeli prisons and are trying to apply political pressure.
Students for Justice in Palestine Disrupted Another Pro-Israel Event
The Students for Justice in Palestine activist group disrupted another pro-Israel event, this time where activists cursed at event attendees and insulted the speakers.
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Linda Sarsour: With Academics like these, who needs Enemies?
Linda Sarsour is not a terrorist, claimed two rabbis in an op-ed. Sarsour is an anti-Israel activist and will be speaking at CUNY’s commencement this year.
Students for Justice in Palestine Take On ‘Saltwater Challenge’
The ‘saltwater challenge’ is an effort by Students for Justice in Palestine chapters to act like a hunger strike, bringing media attention to Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
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BDS Resolution Narrowly Rejected at George Washington University
A BDS resolution at George Washington University lost by a single vote, meaning the university won’t receive a recommendation from their student government leaders on divesting from companies such as Hewlett-Packard.
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CUNY in Hot Water with Jewish Leaders over Commencement Speaker’s Sharia Law Support
Anti-Trump activist Linda Sarsour, whose anti-Israeli stances are well-documented, is an invited speaker at CUNY’s graduation ceremony for their public health department. The invitation is being criticized by Jewish leaders.
No, Israel is Not Like Apartheid South Africa
No, anti-Israel critics, Israel is not like apartheid South Africa, contends English professor Cary Nelson.
The Roots of the Boycott-Israel BDS Movement
What are the roots of the anti-Israel BDS movement? An English professor, Cary Nelson, dives into that question in his book, “Dreams Deferred: A Concise Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict & the Movement to Boycott Israel.”
Lawsuit against American Studies Association Approved over Organization’s Israel Boycott Efforts
The American Studies Association, an academic association, is facing a lawsuit from current and former members on its stance to push the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement on its members.