Protests at Ben-Gurion University

A scheduled lecture at Ben-Gurion University faced significant disruption when a group of students protested against it, claiming it was aligned with views they deemed unacceptable. Initial communication about the lecture was spread via WhatsApp, leading to mobilization among students who questioned the speaker's past statements on the Israeli government's actions and alleged apartheid. The speaker, a former IDF soldier and genocide historian, intended to discuss the legitimacy of ongoing campus protests against Israel, but was instead met with opposition. This confrontation not only highlighted the polarized views on the subject at the university but also reflected broader societal divisions within Israel regarding its military actions and policies.