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Anti-Israeli Activity at Concordia University 2000-2003
Publication Date: September 2008
Publisher(s): Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
Author(s): Corrine Berzon
Topic: Culture and religion (Multiculturalism and cultural relations)
Education (Colleges and universities)
Social conditions (Race relations)
Keywords: Campus Organizations; Community Relations; Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Conflict Resolution
Abstract:
From 2000-2003, Concordia University in Montreal was home to a very public and intense confrontation between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups. This article tells the story of these years, focusing on two major points of tension: the violence surrounding former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's planned campus visit in 2002 and the suspension of the campus Hillel that same year. The author discusses the background and context of these events and their lasting impact on the university community.