US denial of entry to Omar Barghouti
Letter to Secretary of State Pompeo protesting the decision to deny Omar Barghouti entry to the U.S.
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Arbitrary arrests of Birzeit University students
Letter to Israeli authorities condemning the continued harassment and arbitrary arrests of Palestinian university students by Israeli occupying forces. These arrests and campus incursions violate the right to education and academic freedom, and we call upon Israel to cease these attacks on Palestinian universities.
Public Smear Campaign against Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian and Hebrew University’s Failure to Protect Her
Letter denouncing the aggressive public smear campaign against Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian related to her research and expressing concern regarding the Hebrew University’s failure to protect her.
Israeli Arrests of Palestinian Students and Professors, Israeli Assaults on Palestinian Campuses
Letter condemning the arbitrary arrests and detention of Palestinian students and professors as well as the assaults on Palestinian universities. These measures are a clear violation of Palestinian academic freedom.
Senators Introduce Revised Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Letter expressing concern over the most recent version of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S. 720) which continues to criminalize participation in what it terms “politically motivated” boycotts directed at Israel.
Detention and sentencing of Palestinian student activist Ola Marshoud
Letter to Israeli authorities condemning the sentencing of Ms. Ola Marshoud to seven months in prison for organizing students in opposition to the Israeli Occupation Forces at an-Najah National University in Nablus, where she was a registered student.
Arbitrary demands on foreign national academics working in Palestinian universities
Letter to Israeli authorities condemning the arbitrary conditions imposed on foreign national academics working (or seeking to work) in Palestinian universities, and the increasing denial of visas (new and renewed) to them.
Israeli harassment of US students who support BDS
Letter regarding the Israeli government's facilitating and directing abusive actions, including cyberbullying, against students at universities in the United States who have been active in campaigns for divestment from companies that profit from Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Blacklisting of Katherine Franke and Vincent Warren
Letter to Israeli state authorities criticizing the interrogation, deportation, and blacklisting of Columbia University Professor Katherine Franke and Center for Constitutional Rights Executive Director Vince Warren.
Israel’s Administrative Detention of Birzeit University Student
Letter to Israeli state authorities expressing alarm about Israel’s mistreatment and administrative detention of Omar al-Kiswani, president of the Birzeit University student council. CAF deplores Israel’s practice of administrative detention as well as the conditions under which al-Kiswani is being held. They violate international humanitarian law, al-Kiswani's right to education, and they disrupt the university’s learning environment.
Israel’s recent kidnapping of Birzeit University Student
Letter to Israeli authorities decrying their recent violent incursion onto Birzeit University and the arrest of Omar al-Kiswani, Palestinian, elected student council president.
Arrest and detention of Dr. Ahmad Qatamesh
Letter to Israeli state authorities condemning the arbitrary arrest and unlawful “administrative detention” of Dr. Ahmad Qatamesh by the Israeli occupation authorities as well as the Israeli state prison services.
Travel Restriction and Investigation of Omar Barghouti
Letter to Israeli state authorities expressing concern over the recent investigation of Omar Barghouti, permanent resident and BDS co-founder. CAF is concerned the allegations are political and, therefore, violate his right to movement and to non-violent political expression.
Travel ban for supporters of boycott of Israel
Letter to Israeli state authorities condemning an amendment to the “Entry into Israel” Law that denies entry to anyone who supports a boycott of Israel and/or all territories under Israeli control, including the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
“Code of Ethics” for Israeli academics
Letter to Israeli state authorities expressing concern about a possible “code of ethics” for academics in Israeli universities.
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.