Statement Condemning Israeli Boycott at the University of Regina
Posted on: February 13, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 13, 2012

Statement Condemning Israeli Boycott at the University of Regina

Toronto, ON – On February 11th, the University of Regina’s Student Union passed a resolution calling for a boycott of Israeli academics and businesses. In response, David Koschitzky, Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, issued the following statement:

“We condemn this resolution and call on the Student Union to repeal it immediately. The campaign to boycott Israel rejects constructive dialogue and solutions that promote peace and reconciliation. On the contrary, it holds Israel as solely responsible for the conflict and punishes all Israeli academics – including those who are themselves activists for peace.

“Israel, the most free and liberal country in the Middle East, is the only democracy in the world whose citizens are singled out and personally boycotted for the policy decisions of their government. It is outrageous that the University of Regina’s Student Union would endorse such a repugnant campaign. We call on students, academics, and alumni of the university to give voice to their conscience by contacting the Student Union and university President to demand the repeal of this resolution.”

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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

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