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Jan 2024
22m 30s

The Silencing of Palestinian Students in...

The Institute for Middle East Understanding
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In the aftermath of October 7, Palestinian students at Israeli higher education institutions quickly faced attacks for their social media posts. These attacks, coordinated between Israeli government officials, Israeli institutions, and far-right groups, targeted students who expressed dissent against Israel's attacks on Gaza. This led to the expulsion or sus ... Show More
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