“Code of Ethics” for Israeli academics
Letter to Israeli state authorities expressing concern about a possible “code of ethics” for academics in Israeli universities.
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Veto by Ben Gurion President to Award NGO Breaking the Silence
Letter to Ben-Gurion University President expressing concern for overturning the faculty’s decision to award Breaking the Silence the Berelson Prize.
Calling for Release of Imad Barghouti
Letter to Israeli state authorities demanding the release of Al-Quds University Prof. Imad Barghouti, who despite a military judge's ruling on 26 May of insufficient evidence for the charge of “incitement” in alleged Facebook posts continues to be under detention under the same charge.
Calling for Release of Imad Barghouti
Letter to Israeli state authorities demanding the release of Al-Quds University Prof. Imad Barghouti, arrested under the charge of “incitement on Facebook.”
Omar Barghouti Denied Travel Document Renewal
Letter to Israeli state authorities expressing concern for Omar Barghouti, permanent resident and BDS co-founder, whose travel documents were not renewed which is a violation of his rights of residency, to non-violent political expression, and to freedom of movement.
Response to April 19 Letter Regarding Israel’s State Archives
Letter from Dr. Yaacov Lozowick, Archivist of the State of Israel, responding to the April 19, 2016, letter concerning procedures for digitization of Israel State Archives.
Digitization of State Archives Could Affect Access To Archival Material
Letter to Israeli authorities urging caution regarding procedures for digitization of the Israel State Archives and access to archival material. Both could result in violations of academic freedom.
Open and Free Discussion of BDS on Italian University Campuses
Letter to the Italian Minister of Education regarding recent decisions to deny university facilities or otherwise hamper the discussion on campus of the academic boycott of Israel.
Canadian Government Rejects BDS
Letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and parliamentary leaders regarding the motion passed by Canada's parliament denouncing the BDS movement.
Outrage at the Repeated Israeli Army Incursions at Palestinian Universities
Letter to Israeli authorities about army incursions, land confiscation, and seizures in Palestine Technical University University-Khadoorie in Tulkarm and Birzeit University in Ramallah.
Concerns Regarding Review of Bar-Ilan University Professor Hanoch Sheinman
Letter to Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz expressing concern over procedures involved in the third-year review of Prof. Hanoch Sheinman of Bar Ilan University.
Attacks Against Unarmed Palestinian Students at Palestine Technical University in Tulkarem
Letter to Israeli officials condemning recent attacks against unarmed Palestinian university student protesters at Palestine Technical University in Tulkarem, which included the use of live ammunition and tear gas as well as the deployment of military units onto the university grounds.
Recent Attacks against unarmed Palestinian University Student Protesters
Letter to Israeli officials regarding recent attacks against unarmed Palestinian university student protesters, including the beating, detention, and medical neglect of three Birzeit University students.
Israel’s destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014
Follow-up letter of October 7, 2014 (based on UNESCO's Rapid Assessment of Higher Education Institutions in Gaza) to sponsors of international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway, Børge Brende, and Foreign Affairs Minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, regarding Israel's indiscriminate bombardment and destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014.
Arrest of Dr. Imad al-Barghouthi of Al-Quds University
Letter to Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu about the arrest and administrative detention of Dr. Imad al-Barghouthi of Al-Quds University without charge or trial.
Concern for Destruction of Palestinian Educational Institutions
Letter to sponsors of international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway, Børge Brende, and Foreign Affairs Minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, about Israeli indiscriminate bombardment and destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014.
Calling for Bar-Ilan to make Public Apology to Hanoch Sheinman
Letter to Bar-Ilan University President requesting public apology to Hanoch Sheinman for recent statements made by Bar Ilan’s administration that sought to censure, intimidate and humiliate Professor Sheinman.
Latest Military Attacks against Palestinian Higher Education Institutions
Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the latest series of military attacks against Palestinian institutions of higher education
Tel Aviv University Canceling Invitation to Palestinian Activist Muhammad Kanaaneh
Letter to Tel Aviv University President regarding the recent decision to cancel an invitation to Palestinian activist Muhammad Kanaaneh.
Repeated Attacks against Al-Quds University Vampus in Abu Dis
Letter to Israeli dignitaries expressing concern about the recent repeated attacks against Al-Quds University campus in Abu Dis carried out by IDF forces. Such attacks against an educational institution constitute a direct infringement on academic freedom in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Scholarship Freeze for Gazan Students Seeking to Study in West Bank
Letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the recent decision by the US Department of State to freeze scholarships in the 2012-13 academic year for Palestinian students from Gaza who seek to further their studies in the West Bank.
Appeal to International Committee Members to Intervene for Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Appeal to international committee members who are charged of implementing the recommendation by the Israeli Council of Higher Education’s Sub-Committee for Quality Assessment that new students not be allowed to register in the Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Israeli Council for Higher Education to Suspend Student Registration in Ben Gurion University’s Department of Politics and Government
Letter to Israel’s Minister of Education Gideon Sa’ar regarding recommendation by Israeli Council for Higher Education Subcommittee for Quality to suspend student registration in Ben Gurion University’s Department of Politics and Government for the 2013-14 academic year.
Response from Birzeit University President to July 2 letter
Response from Birzeit University President Khalil Hindi to the July 2 letter regarding the University's actions to the caricatures on the door of Professor Musa Budeiri.
Controversy over Birzeit University Professor Musa Budeiri Caricatures Placed on His Office Door
Letter to Birzeit University President Khalil Hindi regarding the university administration's handling of the controversy surrounding the caricatures Professor Musa Budeiri placed on his office door.