Israeli Academics Face Intense Backlash for Accusing Israel of 'Plausible Genocide'
A group of Israeli academics, including a professor at Sapir College, face severe repercussions after signing a petition accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- Regev Nathansohn, a communications professor at Sapir College, takes unpaid leave following student demands for his dismissal over signing a contentious petition.
- The petition, signed by over 1,000 academics worldwide, accuses Israel of 'plausible genocide' in its conflict with Hamas, urging the U.S. to cease arms support.
- Sapir College distances itself from the petition, emphasizing academic freedom while condemning the use of its name in political contexts.
- Several other Israeli academics also face backlash, with instances of social media denouncement and campus protests reported.
- The controversy highlights the tension between academic freedom and national loyalty in Israel, with significant debate over the implications of such accusations.