Sciences Po Strasbourg Halts Partnership with Israeli University Over War Stance
The decision to suspend ties with Reichman University stems from its perceived support for military actions in Gaza, conflicting with Strasbourg's humanistic values.
- The suspension was decided by a vote on June 25, 2024, but only recently made public through the university's website.
- The student group Solidarit'Étudiants, which holds a majority in the council, initiated the motion, citing the Israeli university's 'bellicose' position.
- Sciences Po Strasbourg condemns the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel but criticizes the university's support for the military response.
- The partnership is currently inactive, with no students being sent to or received from Israel until hostilities cease.
- The decision has sparked debate, with some viewing it as a necessary stance against violence, while others, like the Crif, criticize it as discriminatory.
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