By Professor Habib Al Badawi In the annals of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, countless lives have been cut short, each loss a testament to the enduring strife that plagues the region. Yet, some deaths reverberate beyond the immediate tragedy, becoming catalysts for renewed scrutiny and calls for change. The fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a …
By Habib Al-Badawi In the hallowed halls of Columbia University, where discourse and dissent have long intertwined, a scene of profound upheaval unfolded on a fateful Tuesday night. A formidable phalanx of hundreds of riot-shield-bearing officers from the New York City Police Department, armed with zip ties, breached the sanctity of these storied grounds. Their …
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Student Activism, Academic Courage and the Humanitarian Path Toward Ceasefire in Gaza By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains an intractable and divisive issue that has captivated the global community for over seven decades. The occupation of Palestinian territories, including the besieged Gaza Strip and the West Bank, has precipitated a humanitarian crisis of …
