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The conference was attended by senior representatives from universities and colleges, officials from the Israel Science Foundation, legal experts, researchers, and organizations active on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>The program included opening remarks, a review of data and actions taken by the Neaman Institute regarding the issue, an in-depth legal lecture on the boundaries of the boycott&#8217;s legality, and two panel discussions focusing on the responses of Israeli academic institutions and the efforts of civil society organizations against the boycott phenomenon. 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