At Bates College, we pride ourselves on cultivating critical thinkers equipped to tackle the world’s challenges, and to help humanity. Yet, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) seems determined to undermine these principles by championing the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. BDS...
CAMERA on Campus on the Release of Three Israeli Hostages
CAMERA on Campus joins the global community in expressing profound relief and joy at the release of a few Israeli hostages: Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Emily Damari, 28, who endured 471 terrifying days of captivity under Hamas. Their survival is a testament to the resilience of the...
Hosting antisemites on college campuses endangers students
Francesca Albanese’s anti-Israel address to students at a London university raised concerns among Jewish students and the broader Jewish community. U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, widely known for her antisemitic and anti-Israel views, recently visited the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her presence raised significant concerns in Jewish...
פרופ’ מאוניברסיטת ת”א האשים את ישראל בפשעי מלחמה
ב-19.12 הגיע הפרופסור עידן לנדו לאירוע של “עומדים ביחד” להרצות על המצב בצפון הרצועה. במהלך האירוע האשים הפרופסור את מדינת ישראל במגוון רחב של פשעי מלחמה ואמר אמירות רבות שהקשר בניהן לבין המציאות מקרי בהחלט. ראשית הפרופסור טען שמדינת ישראל משתלטת על מקורות המים של עזה ללא סיבה. מדובר בטענה...
Honoring The Legacy Of Olga Meshoe Washington
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we, the CAMERA on Campus team, mourn the sudden passing of Olga Meshoe Washington. Olga was not just a leader; she was a beacon of courage, conviction, and unwavering support for Israel. As a fearless advocate, Olga inspired countless individuals through...
The reason I’m not impressed by Robinson’s response to Applefield column
More than ever, Americans are skeptical of the value of higher education. One need look no further than a recent column by Benjamin Robinson, an associate professor in the Department of Germanic Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, to understand why such doubts exist. Instead of engaging in reasoned debate on issues raised...
How Media Shapes Narratives About Israel, A Case Study in Campus News Bias at FSU
Across the world and especially here at home, media narratives about Israel are often filled with bias, selective reporting, and a lack of context. Unfortunately, misrepresentation can shape public opinion in dangerous ways, increasing division and contributing to the rise of antisemitism that we are currently witnessing in front of...
Here’s How Colleges Should Respond to Destructive BDS Resolutions on Campus
On November 7, 2024, the Duke Divestment Committee (DDC), a close ally of Duke Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), petitioned the Duke Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR) to call for Duke to “Divest direct and indirect holdings in all companies and entities that support or profit from Israeli...
