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The Academic Boycott of Israel | Interim Report

Emotions run high as both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters passionately express their views, with intense exchanges outside the student encampment occupying King's College Circle at the University of Toronto.

This interim report by the Samuel Neaman Institute examines the scope of the academic boycott of Israel, its diverse existing and potential effects, and potential and effective means of addressing it

SCHOLAR SHIELD Initiative – One Pager

“A person holding a sign with the text ‘WE STAND WITH ISRAEL’ alongside the Star of David, and Hebrew text above it reading ‘מתחייבים ביחד’. The backdrop includes the United States Capitol building.”

Recognizing the potential harm of an academic boycott on Israel, the Samuel Neaman Institute has established an ad-hoc task force to address the issue under the concept of SCHOLAR SHIELD. This team collaborates with the University Heads’ Committee, relevant government ministries, and other organizations. If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting […]