"The U.S. State Department has withdrawn the prestigious Fulbright grant from seven Palestinian students who live in the Gaza Strip because Israel will not give these students exit visas to leave the country". This latest injustice was reported by Jewish Voice for Peace (www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org). Click on one of the links above and read the whole article.
What do you think? Should Israel ban these students from pursuing their academic ambitions using Hamas and anti-terrorism as an excuse? Who should interfere if anyone? Should the US apply pressure on Israel to grant visas to these students? Is it right for the US to apply pressure on Israel? Should the Israelis care what the international community thinks when it comes to the safety and security of the state of Israel?
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As it turns out, my news source came just a little late. Accoring to Yahoo! News, the Fulbright scholarships for the 7 Palestinian students were restored. Goto http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080602/ap_on_re_mi_ea/gaza_fulbright_scholars_2
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