US House Approves Legislation to Curb University Boycotts of Israel
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill designed to penalize academic institutions that participate in boycotts against Israel. The measure reflects mounting political pressure on universities to distance themselves from pro-Palestinian campaigns.
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US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel - reuters.com
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