Professor labelled war criminal and threatened with beheading by pro-Palestinian protesters during lecture at London university
Protests target Professor Michael Ben-Gad over his 1980s Israel Defence Forces service, with masked demonstrators disrupting lectures and issuing threats, while hundreds of academics defend him.
- A group of pro-Palestinian activists threatened Professor Michael Ben-Gad during a lecture at City St George's University, labeling him a 'war criminal' and a 'Nazi' after distributing leaflets branding him a 'terrorist' in connection with his military service in Israel.
- City Action for Palestine launched a petition demanding Professor Ben-Gad's firing, claiming his employment as a lecturer is inappropriate due to his past military service, which they labeled as participation in a 'genocidal society.'
- Hundreds of academics expressed support for Professor Ben-Gad, condemning the intimidation tactics and highlighting the need for academic freedom and the safety of Jewish students and faculty.
- City St George's University condemned the activists' actions, reaffirming its commitment to academic freedom and indicating that they will protect their staff and students from harassment.
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