BBC: Israeli boycott divides academics
The University and Colleges Union is debating a motion that academics should consider the “moral implications” of links with Israeli universities.
The University and Colleges Union is debating a motion that academics should consider the “moral implications” of links with Israeli universities.
The proposal condemns Israel for its “denial of educational rights” for Palestinians, citing invasions, curfews, checkpoints and arrests.
But Sally Hunt, UCU’s new general secretary, criticised the demands.