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How US and Canada universities penalized Palestinian professors
An article reveals retaliatory measures against professors and staff at American and Canadian universities due to their pro-Palestinian stances. The Middle East Studies Association documented 196 cases, ranging from dismissals (76 cases, or 39%), to suspensions, entry bans, disciplinary investigations, and reprimands. Among the notable cases, Professor Andrea Brauer lost her job over allegations of anti-Semitism, though those charges were not proven. Other professors have faced death threats, arrests during pro-Palestine protests, and university investigations targeting those who criticize Israel or express support for Palestinians—using these actions as tools of pressure, intimidation, and suppression. The report indicates that such measures interfere with freedom of expression, creating an environment where educators fear voicing their political views, thereby impacting the academic independence within universities.
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