As president of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, I am inspired by the resilience and determination of Israeli students, faculty, and staff who continue their academic pursuits under the current difficult circumstances. At the same time, I am troubled by the escalating violence, antisemitism, and anti-Israel sentiment observed at prominent universities in North America, Europe, and Australia, as well as by the calls for academic boycotts of Israeli universities. These calls fuel a vicious circle of incitement, hatred, and violence faced by Jewish students and faculty around the world.

I fear that academic boycotts will not only harm Israeli institutions but also undermine the fundamental values of academia and threaten the future of global research and innovation. The repercussions could be long-lasting, impacting academia’s collective ability to advance knowledge, address global challenges, and promote shared democratic values for the betterment of humanity.

Some facts about Israeli academia: Our universities have consistently upheld democracy, safeguarding liberal values and human rights for all students. Israeli Arabs make up 18 percent of university students, a proportion roughly mirroring Israel’s national demographic. Universities play a pivotal role in fostering the inclusion of Israeli Arabs in Israeli society, and this proportion reflects decades-long consistent efforts to increase their presence in academia and in the high-tech sector.

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This article was written by Technion President Professor Uri Sivan.