European Supporters of Israel's Genocide Threaten Academic Freedom
Selman Aksunger | 24 October 2024 | Middle East Monitor
Western universities, once seen as paragons of free speech and academic freedom, are today accused of compromising democratic principles by attempting to silence academics and students for expressing their views on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A report by Anadolu, titled “Israel’s silent genocide supporters in Europe”, explores the systematic pressures on students and academics in European universities protesting against the crisis situation in Gaza. The response of prominent Western institutions, dismissing academics and launching disciplinary action against students, suggests that democratic values are at significant risk…