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- 1Harvard antisemitism findings spark debate over campus climate●Interview on Palestine solidarity & fake antisemitism Harvard's antisemitism inquiry said that "Israeli Jewish students
Harvard's antisemitism inquiry reported that Israeli and Jewish students feel unwelcome at the university, prompting calls for greater inclusivity as a remedy. An interview discussing the findings and framing some accusations of antisemitism as contested has drawn attention online, with commentary linking the debate to Palestine solidarity activism and disagreement over how campuses should balance inclusion with political criticism of Israel.
- 2UCLA pro-Palestinian activist from China loses US visa●A Chinese national who organized pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UCLA, Liu Lijun, had her U.S. student visa revoked af
Liu Lijun, a Chinese national who helped organize pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UCLA, has had her US student visa revoked. The revocation follows the Trump administration's broader campaign targeting foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Commentators are framing the case as part of wider tensions, with some arguing the larger significance lies in how Beijing may respond to US actions against Chinese nationals.
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Students from Gaza have launched legal action against Ireland after their study visa applications were refused. The case challenges the Irish government's handling of visa requests from the war-torn Palestinian territory, where universities have been destroyed and students face severe obstacles to continuing their education abroad. The dispute is likely to focus attention on how European states process applications from Gaza during the conflict.
- 4Dutch university suspends student over October 7 attack claim▼Dutch university suspends Palestinian student who claimed involvement in Oct. 7 terror attack
A Dutch university has suspended a Palestinian student who claimed he was involved in the October 7 terror attack in Israel. The suspension follows the student's reported claim of participation in the Hamas-led assault. The move has drawn attention amid ongoing debates in Europe about campus responses to statements glorifying or claiming involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- 5Mahmoud Khalil's book reiterates anti-Zionist stance▼Mahmoud Khalil’s book reiterates his anti-Zionist stance
Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student who became a focal point of pro-Palestinian protest debates in the United States, has published a book in which he restates his anti-Zionist position. Coverage, including in The Forward, highlights how the book reiterates his views on Zionism and Palestine, drawing attention from both supporters and critics.