Britain’s University and College Union (UCU) has announced that it is dropping its move to consider a boycott of Israeli universities, after it decided that the proposed boycott would be illegal under British law.
For the report in Haaretz, click here.
For JANIP’s statement on the UCU, click here.
1 comment October 1st, 2007 Posted by Ron
Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl, suggests how to respond firmly and openly to anti-Israel and anti-Zionist remarks and language.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FEEL OFFENDED
Judea Pearl
We, as Jews, have been grossly negligent in permitting the dehumanization of Israel to become socially acceptable in certain circles of society, especially on college campuses. Our silence, natural resilience to insults, and general reluctance to confront colleagues and friends have contributed significantly to the Orwellianization of campus vocabulary, and the legitimization of the unacceptable. Most of our assailants are even unaware of the shiver that goes down our spines with utterances such as “apartheid Israeli regime” or “brutal Israeli occupation.” … (more…)
Add comment October 1st, 2007 Posted by Judith
JANIP supports a negotiated two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, based on an end to occupation and the right of both peoples to self-determination within recognized, secure borders. As scholars and teachers who are committed to Israel, we seek to inject a voice of realism and moderation into the on-campus debate, which too often has been reduced to a choice between uncompromisingly pro-Israel vs. pro-Palestinian positions.