On 6 June, the University of Aberdeen provided an update on ongoing meetings and discussions with the anti-Israel encampment on their campus. One of the encampment’s demands is for the introduction of an academic boycott of Israeli institutions. While the University has not fully accepted this demand, they have stated,...
When Protests Lose Balance: Outcomes and Repercussions
In the UK, universities have been protesting the war against Hamas with hundreds arrested and cities overrun with protests. Recently, students have begun to follow in the footsteps of their American counterparts by occupying university buildings. At Goldsmiths University of London, students occupied the main library and at the University...
The Kosher Restaurant I Work at Was Attacked; America is Not Safe for Jews
In the past eight months, I’ve personally experienced what we’ve all come to know: Jews in America are no longer safe. Of course, this story has repeated itself countless times over the generations. In every era, in different parts of the world, Jewish communities have faced persecution, discrimination, and violence....
CAMERA on Campus UK on 7 June Disruptions by Anti-Israel Protestors at Durham University
Press Statement from Christina Jones, UK Communications Associate for CAMERA We are deeply disheartened by the cancellation of the debate on “This house believes Palestinian leadership is the biggest barrier to peace” at Durham University on Friday evening. Speakers including Natasha Hausdorff, David Collier, and Lance Forman were set to...
Freedom Of Expression: A Double Standard Fueling Antisemitism In UK Academia?
Antisemitic cases have reached the highest level in UK recorded history, particularly impacting Jewish students on university campuses. On 20 March 2024, the King’s College London (KCL) Israel Society was set to host a campus event focused on “conflict resolution” regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. This event was going to welcome two external...
Untangling Zionism: Navigating rhetoric with nuance
During the rise in protests against Israel on university campuses, many myths concerning Zionism have come to light; In February 2023, an anti-Israel protest at the University of Birmingham was held as part of a “Day of Action.” A large banner at the center of the protest was proudly inscribed...
My University is Enabling Terrorist Supporters—and All I Can Do Is Write
After weeks of angry protests and chronic trespassing, some anti-Zionist college activists have found limited success convincing their schools to take their demands seriously. Unfortunately, the chaos that erupted at Denver’s Auraria campus and elsewhere, shows that it’s difficult to put the genie back into the bottle when schools enable mob rule....
Seven Tactics Wikipedia Editors Used to Spread Anti-Israel Bias Since Oct. 7
Note from the editor of the CAMERA on Campus Blog: This article was written and published by Aaron Bandler, a reporter for the Jewish Journal (Los Angeles). CAMERA on Campus is proud to share their incredible work with our readers. “Numerous commentators have identified the broader context of Israeli occupation...