Norway university to vote next month on boycott of Israel

israel ruling establishment doaes'nt realy seek peace on possible terms, and understands only the language of force without consideration of other people's life orhuman rights in the occupied terriitotries. .small wonder that liberals should think that sanction should be applied against israel/

... I spoke about academics having nothing to do with politics, but everything to do with world science, and you speak about politics, and politics, and more of it... In addition, you are giving me, to a Jew, a lesson in anti-Semitism...Don't you think we know about it a little more than you do? After all those thousands of years plus our own several tens of years of "delighting" in it...? Have a nice week, eric

I am a great admirer of academicians and good universities, and Israel has an abundance of both. But, as you know, boycotts of universities (days of the cold war) are usually for political reasons, not academic. Just as international boycotts by unions, journalistic federations, military exercises, etc., are not for professional reasons. These entities want to protest the policies of the Israeli govt. I know of no precedent for your contention that violations of international law must have two sides: except for perpetrators and victims. When the UN declared Israel in violation of resolutions 242,452 and 465, and 4th Geneva Convention articles 49,53 and 147 and thus in commission of a war crime, one would have to wonder who the other side could be. Palestinians did not refuse to withdraw from territory they captured in 1967, nor did they annex Jerusalem. Interesting to note: no Jew addresses the issue of violation of international law: always some peripheral issue.

... You must have spent quite some time to prepare your list of Israeli crimes and boycotts against. It was a waste of time about what is anyway being discussed, ceaselessly, on these blogs. In short, if Israel's crimes are presented without the other side's wars, crimes and terror, that is just prejudice. Things don't happen out of the blue. As about your list of boycotts, it is pitiful. And anyway, I was not talking about some boycott by a union or whatnot, but of Israeli academics! THAT is stupid! Israeli academics are top and top scientists have no time for politics. I have lived for more than twenty years among them and I know. Even Ariel's relatively new little college, which is in the territories, (the only one, if I am not mistaken), includes a Nobel prize winner. Not to speak of Weizman Institute (even this year a Nobel), Technion, etc... They belong to the scientific world, which obviously NEEDS THEM for advancing world science! And vice versa.

Perhaps you are unaware of the Spanish academic boycott of Ariel University. Presuming you know that the definition of anti-semitism is "prejudice against Jews," you must realize that numerous campaigns are developing around the world to protest the Israeli 42 year occupation of Palestinian territory, and against the building of settlements in the West Bank and the annexation of Jerusalem. All these activities are violations of international law, UN resolutions, and the 4th Geneva Convention, and thus war crimes. These protests, the UK trade unions boycott of Israeli goods,Turkish rejection of IAF in military exercise, the International Federation of Israeli Journalists dismissal by the International Federation of Journalists, , French Trade Union Solidaires Industries mounting Israeli boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign, etc.,etc., are protests against policies of the State of Israel, and have nothing to do with prejudice against Jews per se.

...against humanity. Israel is being more and more ostracized because it is a human rights abuser that claims the opposite. At least Robert Mugabe does not claim to operate "the most moral army in the world." As eric pointed out, this has f all to do with antisemitism. As a matter of fact antisemitism in the US is at an all-time low even as support for Israel among the American public is dropping like a rock with no end in sight. Bibi is making sure that Israel is more hated everyday by refusing to punish the war criminals from the last administration.

there's nothing "alleged" about it. it's used as such by israel, aipac, the adl, and virtually every proponent of israel's criminal policies towards the palestinians. the zionist exploitation of the term for the purpose of portraying israel as a victim, and to silence any criticism of its policies and activities, has all but removed any significance it once had.

even palestinian academics... alas, so many of whose aspirations have been thwarted by israel's punitive policies. a shame, isn't it, "S"? no one despises the concept of ANY form of academic restriction than i... but look at the bright "S", just as israel claims to bear no personal malice towards the palestinian students whose academic ambitions it has dashed; this boycott isn't personally directed toward israeli academics...they will merely be the innocent casualties of this school's punitive policy towards israel. and "S", MY definition of "anti-semitism" is apparently a bit more restrivtive than yours. to me, it's hatred and hostility towards people of jewish heritage based on the ignorance of prejudice and stereotypes. "jewish heritage" is NOT defined by israel or by zionism. so despite the misconception fomented by zionists, one CAN be anti-zionist or anti-israel, and STILL not be "anti-semitic". one can even be totally against israeli policy, and NOT be anti-israel. "S", i know that you're against some of israel's policies. so are you anti-israel or anti-semitic? or do you just disagree with some things and choose to voice that disagreement?

It would be very depressing if you were right. But it sounds like typical Jewish cries of victimhood, as if you all were gathered at Masada. In 1948 when Israel declared statehood, except for the Arab world, there was a genuine international outpouring of goodwill and support. But that began to change after 1967 when the 42 year occupation of Palestinian territory began its long journey. And,as years passed,the international community began to view Israel as a rogue nation, a view having nothing to do with anti-semitism. Israelis should look inward.The international community holds the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, the building of settlements and the annexation of Jerusalem to be violations of UN resolutions and articles of the 4th Geneva Convention, and thus war crimes The ICJ has declared the security wall illegal. But Israelis brand anyone who condemns these illegal activities to be anti-semites.That attitude will isolate Israel from the world community. It is sad to watch.

I am not aware of a history of boycotting academics anywhere, ever... ... but antisemitism there is plenty, everywhere, always...

when MOST of the world is getting ever closer to doing the same? and it has NOTHING to do with "anti-semitism".

Zionism did not end anti-Semitism by the restoration of the Jewish nation as an equal to other nations of the world. It simply replaced the hatred of the Jewish people with a more socially acceptable hatred of the Jewish nation. The destruction of European Jewish communities left little impression on those now seeking to deprive our nation of its legitimacy and national heritage in the land of Israel with calls for boycotts, divestment, and ultimately justification for terrorism against our people

Jews must not know the definition of anti-semitism. They charge everybody is anti-semitic. Jews have misused the term so badly it has lost its impact. Historically, after WWII, its meaning of prejudice against Jews was a stigma to be avoided. But some decades ago,in Europe, and quickly traveling to the US, the public began to realize Jews use the charge freely against anyone who criticizes Israel, whether or not their criticism has anything to do with Jews per se. People now realize the charge is not designed to describe one?s interlocutor, it is designed to shut him up. It has become hackneyed. And people don?t care any more. So, to contend that Europe is anti-semitic is a trite expression. To call a boycott of Israel as an anti-semitic act could be an oxymoron, depending on the reason for the boycott.

@ Canadian: It?s not! a rising european anti-semitism, but a rising anti-semitism in Europe. Please note, that?s a difference. I think that, if the University of Trondheim will boycott Israel on an academic level, the world should think about an appropriate reaction such as boycotting the University of Trondheim itself.

An academic boycott is not good because academic cooperation takes place on a personal level. How can you "boycott" your friends?

This has nothing to do with Nazism or anti-semitism but Israeli policy and behaviour. If you guys got serious for one minute you would be able to see that.

when the rising european anti-semitism reaches the levels of pre-WW2 will their be any nations left who will do even as little as the allies did for the Jews then?

Interesting is that those academics who call for a boycot of Israel do not appear willing to be boycotted themselves and show therefor their racism!!! The first thing about racism or as we said nazism is the ubermensch mentality. To think you are better than others especially Jews are the untermensch. Well if they would be serious about a boycot they should accept to be treated equally to their fellow Israeli Jews and therefor be boycotted. In addition we should really try to find ways to fire these people who are paid for by the Jewish tax payer. Get rid of them and deport them to Gaza!!!

Why are Norwegians concerned about Israel? And why is Israel concerned about Norway's boycott? I'm confused

After all Norway is the land of Quisling.

these Israeli scoundrels seek the support of our enemies abroad to harm the state "for our own good". While they may be welcomed with open arms and complimented by their Norwegian hosts on their "enlightened" views, behind the facade, no one really respects a traitor. (Just another wasted post Haaretz will never publish, because it is too close to home.)