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...
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...
24 Israeli colleges to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Two dozen Israeli colleges and institutes of higher education intend to adopt the globally recognized definition of antisemitism put forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as Israel takes over the presidency of the organization, Israeli officials said this week. The move follows a burst of antisemitism around the...
Column: Antisemitic pro-Hamas propaganda at Indiana University must stop
Ever since the massacre of Israelis on October 7th, 2023, there has been a significant increase in antisemitism on my college campus. Since last spring, when the police cleared a nearly 100-day anti-Israel encampment at Indiana University’s Dunn Meadow, there has been nonstop anti-Israel graffiti and activism on campus. Two...