Across a university moat, pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups face off
A narrow moat in the heart of the University of Melbourne became the scene of an uneasy stand-off between its pro-Palestine student encampment and Jewish groups on Thursday.
Inside student camps for Palestine at Australian universities
A movement is growing around the world protesting Israel’s offensive against Palestine in the Middle East. This time it feels different.
‘Simply not safe’: Jewish students feel targeted on campus
A peak Australian Jewish student body says Jewish students are copping demands to declare their political stances at university, while some pro-Palestine students are setting up encampments on campus.
AUJS statement on encampments at universities
Since the horrific attacks of October 7th, Jewish students across Australia and New Zealand have faced an unprecedented increase in fear, intimidation, and harassment. Jewish students have been targeted at university events and demanded to declare their political...