Tag: Palestine
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Bern’s parliament calls for a ban on “Antifa” and “Black Bloc” – experts say it’s barely enforceable
The Bern cantonal parliament wants the Swiss government to ban groups operating under the names “Antifa” or “Black Bloc”. Legal experts say the chances of success are slim. The push appears inspired by Hungary and the United States. By a…
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Student representation at Berlin’s private Hertie School narrowly voted out of office – but BDS resolution remains in force
At the Hertie School in Berlin, students have forced their representation out of office. The trigger was a resolution supporting the non-violent Israel boycott campaign BDS. New elections are to be held as early as March. With a narrow majority…
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Berlin Hertie student council backs BDS boycott campaign – private foundation board threatens consequences
The student council of the Hertie School has – uniquely in Germany – sided with the BDS campaign. Another student union therefore sees antisemites in the next “generation of leaders”. Financial backers are outraged. The student council of the private…
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Former German concentration camp Buchenwald: Row over keffiyehs resurfaces as memorial criticises instrumentalisation
A pro-Palestinian alliance wants to be permitted to wear keffiyehs at the former concentration camp Buchenwald. The memorial says it is appalled. However, its director has corrected a controversial guidance document that became public last year. Wearing a keffiyeh –…