Israel academic boycott

Israeli surgeon disinvited from remote appearance at Lebanese medical conference after complaints

Under Lebanese law, it is illegal for Lebanese individuals to communicate or have contact with Israelis under the 1955 Anti-Israel Boycott Law and the Lebanese Penal Code.

Director of the Rafic (Rafiq) Hariri University Hospital, Firass Abiad, heads a videoconference meeting with medics inside the coronavirus department in the capital Beirut, on July 28, 2020; illustrative
Outgoing Hebrew University president Prof. Asher Cohen.

Prof. Asher Cohen reflects on leading Jerusalem's Hebrew University through war, crises - interview

A student wear a Keffiyeh on campus. Ilustrative.

Hungary withdraws scholarship from Jordanian student who interrupted Israeli professor

 Graduating students hold a sign reading "There Are No Universities Left in Gaza" during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University, May 2024.

Boycotting Israeli brains: A look at the anti-Israel academic boycott


27-year-old Israeli among those killed on Malaysian airplane downed over Ukraine

Itamar Avnon's father writes on Facebook that family is waiting for official notice of death, but confirms his son was aboard plane.

Itamar Avnon, Israeli killed on Malaysian airlines flight

The Technion: Israel’s best medicine

Students of the medical school are some of the country’s best and brightest citizens, be they Christian Arab, Muslim or Jew – serving as a model of coexistence.

Medical students of the Technion with Dr. Zaher Azzam (center), vice dean for academic affairs, meet with Dr. Qanta Ahmed.

Netanyahu: We will soon publish proof that Hamas is responsible for kidnappings

At beginning of weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu says that rescue efforts of kidnapped boys will inevitably lead to friction with Palestinian civilians.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Education Ministry: Return of Meitzav exam every three years

The quadrennial elementary school assessment Meitzav is used to assess and compare the performances of schools across the country.

Students in the Kiryat Sharet high school in Holon take their matriculation exams in mathematics.

Clinton friend: She’s ‘ready’ on foreign policy

American Jewish Congress president Jack Rosen said in a weekend interview that if Hillary Clinton were to be elected she would 'hit the ground running.'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 370 (R)

UCLA student leaders face hearing over Israel trips

Student failed to disclose trip after groups urged candidates in student government elections to sign a pledge promising not to accept trips to Israel.

Berkeley, California Uni protest University of California

Know Comment: Invest in and secure the Jordan Valley

With the Kerry process dead-ended, Israel should move to reinforce its presence in areas well within national consensus – such as the Jordan Valley and the E-1 corridor.

Jordan Valley.

For Zion's Sake: Lose the blame game wisely

The Palestinians have remained reluctant to negotiate with Israel, something which the Hamas takeover of Gaza in the aftermath of the Israeli evacuation contributed to.

Police patrol near the Temple Mount 370

EU: Foreign ministers 'extremely concerned' about breakdown of peace talks

European Union ministers refuse to apportion blame on either side for talks breakdown.

European Parliament.

UNHRC president replaces Falk with pro-Palestinian Indonesian diplomat

Makarim Wibisono to serve as special investigator into Israeli actions in the West Bank and east Jerusalem after push by Arab Group in Geneva.

Makarim Wibisono of Indonesia