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Haifa Sit-In Honors Gaza Children Amid Free Speech Clash

5/5/2025

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A silent sit-in at the University of Haifa paid tribute to Palestinian children lost in Gaza, but the university's suspension of the student group sparked a fierce debate. Tensions flared between Jewish and Arab students, as activists decry the suppression of free speech, while right-wing factions call for tighter controls on protests.

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A silent sit-in at the University of Haifa paid tribute to Palestinian children lost in Gaza, but the university's suspension of the student group sparked a fierce debate. Tensions flared between Jewish and Arab students, as activists decry the suppression of free speech, while right-wing factions call for tighter controls on protests.