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The Academic Boycott Against Israel and How to Fight It

The Academic Boycott Against Israel and How to Fight It

September 1, 2003 | Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld
The first major academic boycott attempt against Israel was initiated last year by British Professors Steven and Hilary Rose, both Jews. They claimed Israeli academics were the only non-European Union member scholars eligible for its grants, and because of Israel's attitude toward the Palestinians, these should be suspended.