Freedom of Speech


Antisemitism, St. Andrews University
St Andrews University dismisses antisemitic rector from its governing body

Elected to represent all students, a young rector's stance on Gaza ignites campus controversy and legal action. From impassioned emails to a high-profile dismissal, St Andrews grapples with the limits of free speech in higher education.

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| Gila Isaacson | 04.08.24

Supreme Court, Democracy

Rothman to Hayut: "In a democracy, you can say enraging things"

Knesset Constitutional Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman responds to the controversy over the caricature of Hayut standing over a dead soldier making the social media round, defending the right of citizens to freely express themselves.

Yair Amar, JFeed Staff | 04.01.24

Israel-Gaza War, Supreme Court

Courts Legal Adviser Demands Removal of Caricature Critical of Court

Adv. Barak Laser, Legal Adviser to the Courts Administration, sent a letter to the Shevi'i newsletter board, demanding it remove a caricature showing Chief Justice Hayut standing over a slain soldier, which it claims amounts to incitement.

JFeed Staff | 04.01.24