The military conflict thatâ??s likely to spark campus protests in the coming weeks doesnâ??t involve U.S. forces in Iraq or Afghanistan. Rather, Israeli attacks on Hamas forces in Gaza have stirred sleeping campuses, and rallies and petition drives may gain momentum as more colleges resume full operations. The efforts, involving students and professors, supporters of Palestinians and Israelis, raise sensitive issues about whether academics are too quick or too slow to question Israel, what methods are appropriate for expressing opposition to another governmentâ??s actions, and why Israelâ??s actions are more likely to generate protests than outrages committed by other countries.
Office of Strategic Communication