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Beinart Faces Backlash Before Controversial Tel Aviv Lecture

11/26/2025

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Peter Beinart faced scrutiny before Tel Aviv University's lecture on 'Trump and the future of American democracy'.
Hours before the event, Beinart said he would instead address Israeli policies, labeling them apartheid and genocide.
Beinart reiterated support for boycotts against Israel and called for restrictions on United States arms sales.
Tel Aviv University clarified the lecture must stay on the agreed topic, and Beinart assured organizers he would comply.

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Peter Beinart faced scrutiny before Tel Aviv University's lecture on 'Trump and the future of American democracy'.
Hours before the event, Beinart said he would instead address Israeli policies, labeling them apartheid and genocide.
Beinart reiterated support for boycotts against Israel and called for restrictions on United States arms sales.
Tel Aviv University clarified the lecture must stay on the agreed topic, and Beinart assured organizers he would comply.