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University Rector Cleared of Misconduct Amid Antisemitism Claims

1/10/2026

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Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, rector of the University of Glasgow, was cleared of misconduct by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service after a three-day hearing on antisemitism and Hamas support.
Abu-Sittah claimed he faced racial profiling and accused UK Lawyers for Israel of attempting to ruin his life.
UK Lawyers for Israel criticized the tribunal's decision and the General Medical Council noted he crossed the line from political speech to misconduct.

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Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, rector of the University of Glasgow, was cleared of misconduct by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service after a three-day hearing on antisemitism and Hamas support.
Abu-Sittah claimed he faced racial profiling and accused UK Lawyers for Israel of attempting to ruin his life.
UK Lawyers for Israel criticized the tribunal's decision and the General Medical Council noted he crossed the line from political speech to misconduct.