RE: Stephen Hawking boycotts Israeli academic conference
May 11, 2013 at 4:55 pm
(This post was last modified: May 11, 2013 at 5:55 pm by A_Nony_Mouse.)
Noam Chomsky helped lobby Stephen Hawking to stage Israel boycott US professor Noam Chomsky expressed regret at Hawking's initial acceptance of invitation to speak at conference in Israel
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Noam Chomsky was among 20 academics who privately lobbied Professor Stephen Hawking to boycott a major Israeli conference, it has emerged.
Chomsky, a US professor and well-known supporter of the Palestinian cause, joined British academics from the universities of Cambridge, London, Leeds, Southampton, Warwick, Newcastle, York and the Open University to tell Hawking they were "surprised and deeply disappointed" that he had accepted the invitation to speak at next month's presidential conference in Jerusalem, which will chaired by Shimon Peres and attended by Tony Blair and Bill Clinton
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Hawking boycott of conference in Israel sparks controversy By Sara Sidner and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN updated 8:14 PM EDT, Thu May 9, 2013
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(CNN) -- A decision by world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking not to attend a conference in Israel in support of an academic boycott of the country has sparked controversy in Israel and a vitriolic debate online.
Looks like everyone and his brother, not just Hawking, is supporting the boycott of totalitarian Israel. It is not just Palestinians as was initially reported. And of course the participation of entertainers like Barbara Streisand and politicians like Blair and Clinton negates the claim there is anything academic about the conference. It is nothing more than an israeli PR display.
Note also this popular refrain
While Israel is still a backwards country
Israel Moves to End Gender Segregation in Public Spaces By JODI RUDOREN Published: May 8, 2013
which enforces segregation of women as second class citizens what it does to its own people is up to its own people their resort of civil war to overthrow their primitive, repressive government, what it does to millions of non-Israeli, non-Jews is the interest of the world. As much the interest of the world as Bosnia are the people living under jewish tyranny. While the actions of the jewish military are despicable the government of Israel assures us its atrocious behavior is the highest standard which Jews can achieve. Even Israel agrees Judaism is a primitive religion although not explicitly.
Stephen Hawking is right, it's time to end international support for Israeli impunity As long as Israel can count on a blank cheque from the international community, it will continue to displace more Palestinians and further abuse and curtail their rights. By Rafeef Ziadah Published 11 May 2013 13:11
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Stephen Hawking’s decision to withdraw from Israel’s President Conference deals a huge blow to Israel’s attempts to whitewash its crimes by branding itself as a technologically advanced liberal democracy. His decision highlights the growing consensus that Israel’s oppression of Palestinians is intolerable. More than that, Hawking has made an immensely significant contribution to the campaign for boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel that has in recent years won support from musicians, artists, trade unions, faith groups and people all over the world.
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This whole BDS movement has some very simple goals. Israel must comply with international law. It must end the occupation, respect the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and guarantee equal rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel. Is that so hard? Very straightforward and simple requirements. Else send Israel the way of Apartheid South Africa. It hardly seems a difficult choice for westerners. It asks only western standards in Israel.
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Noam Chomsky was among 20 academics who privately lobbied Professor Stephen Hawking to boycott a major Israeli conference, it has emerged.
Chomsky, a US professor and well-known supporter of the Palestinian cause, joined British academics from the universities of Cambridge, London, Leeds, Southampton, Warwick, Newcastle, York and the Open University to tell Hawking they were "surprised and deeply disappointed" that he had accepted the invitation to speak at next month's presidential conference in Jerusalem, which will chaired by Shimon Peres and attended by Tony Blair and Bill Clinton
Hawking boycott of conference in Israel sparks controversy By Sara Sidner and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN updated 8:14 PM EDT, Thu May 9, 2013
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(CNN) -- A decision by world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking not to attend a conference in Israel in support of an academic boycott of the country has sparked controversy in Israel and a vitriolic debate online.
Looks like everyone and his brother, not just Hawking, is supporting the boycott of totalitarian Israel. It is not just Palestinians as was initially reported. And of course the participation of entertainers like Barbara Streisand and politicians like Blair and Clinton negates the claim there is anything academic about the conference. It is nothing more than an israeli PR display.
Note also this popular refrain
Quote:"Israel is a democracy in which all individuals are free to express their opinions, whatever they may be. The imposition of a boycott is incompatible with open, democratic dialogue."Everyone is free to express their opinions EXCEPT people like Hawking and Chomsky do not have the correct opinions. Expect soon a malicious campaign against Hawking organized by Jews. It always happens in matters like this.
While Israel is still a backwards country
Israel Moves to End Gender Segregation in Public Spaces By JODI RUDOREN Published: May 8, 2013
which enforces segregation of women as second class citizens what it does to its own people is up to its own people their resort of civil war to overthrow their primitive, repressive government, what it does to millions of non-Israeli, non-Jews is the interest of the world. As much the interest of the world as Bosnia are the people living under jewish tyranny. While the actions of the jewish military are despicable the government of Israel assures us its atrocious behavior is the highest standard which Jews can achieve. Even Israel agrees Judaism is a primitive religion although not explicitly.
Stephen Hawking is right, it's time to end international support for Israeli impunity As long as Israel can count on a blank cheque from the international community, it will continue to displace more Palestinians and further abuse and curtail their rights. By Rafeef Ziadah Published 11 May 2013 13:11
Fair use excerpt:
Stephen Hawking’s decision to withdraw from Israel’s President Conference deals a huge blow to Israel’s attempts to whitewash its crimes by branding itself as a technologically advanced liberal democracy. His decision highlights the growing consensus that Israel’s oppression of Palestinians is intolerable. More than that, Hawking has made an immensely significant contribution to the campaign for boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel that has in recent years won support from musicians, artists, trade unions, faith groups and people all over the world.
This whole BDS movement has some very simple goals. Israel must comply with international law. It must end the occupation, respect the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and guarantee equal rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel. Is that so hard? Very straightforward and simple requirements. Else send Israel the way of Apartheid South Africa. It hardly seems a difficult choice for westerners. It asks only western standards in Israel.
