Israel’s President Criticizes US Universities Demonstrations
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog criticized the violent demonstrations at US universities, stating that these institutions were ‘contaminated by hatred and anti-Semitism’.
US President Addresses Nationwide Campus Protests
United States President Joe Biden commented on the nationwide campus protests over the war in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order while upholding freedom of speech.
- Biden stressed that there is “no place” for antisemitism or hate speech on university campuses.
- He highlighted that the US is a civil society where order must prevail, rejecting authoritarianism and lawlessness.
Israel’s President Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Students
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog condemned the violent demonstrations at US universities, expressing support for Jewish students facing anti-Semitism and hatred on campus.
“We see prominent academic institutions, halls of history, culture, and education contaminated by hatred and anti-Semitism fuelled by arrogance and ignorance,” Herzog stated.
Gaza Truce Talks Continue
Amid the escalating situation in West Asia, a delegation from the Palestinian group Hamas is preparing to visit Egypt for further ceasefire discussions.
The group confirmed that Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh expressed a positive outlook towards studying the ceasefire proposal during a phone call with Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel.
