The book “Towers of Ivory and Steel” by Dr. Maya Wind, detailing Israeli universities’ complicity in human rights violations against Palestinians & occupation of Palestinian land, has led to increasing scrutiny of European universities’ ties with Israeli universities. https://www.mayaywind.com/book
The Universiteit Gent has taken the decision to discontinue partnerships with Israeli universities, and certain companies, given their involvement in human rights violations or connection with the Israeli government. https://www.ugent.be/en/news-events/cooperation-with-israeli-partners-update-31-may-2024
The site academiccomplicity.be, launched last Friday, documents current ties between Belgian universities and Israeli universities and companies, as well as military companies such as Thales and Airbus.
It follows the website academiccomplicity.nl which looked at Dutch universities, and was also co-developed with European Legal Support Center, Stop Wapenhandel, and a team of volunteers.