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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Peace does not come from empty dialogue

Peace does not come from empty dialogue

April 2, 2014
Freedom of speech is not reserved for safe topics.
Speakers at NYU distort Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Speakers at NYU distort Israeli-Palestinian conflict

March 26, 2014
Students should not tolerate one-sided defamation on campus.
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ASA conference draws criticism from pro-Israel groups

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 3, 2014
The American Studies Association’s annual conference generated controversy following its boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
Oscar-nominated ‘Omar’ places protagonist on pedestal

Oscar-nominated ‘Omar’ places protagonist on pedestal

February 19, 2014
The film is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.
Courtesy of American Studies Association

American Studies Association boycotts Israeli academic institutions

Kavish Harjai, News Editors January 27, 2014
NYU President John Sexton sent a letter to the ASA opposing their boycott.
Border closing in Gaza leaves many in need

Border closing in Gaza leaves many in need

October 3, 2013
As the Israeli border closed in mid-September, many residents living in the Gaza strip area have been left without basic supplies and without access to medical facilities.

Activists seek two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

April 10, 2013
Two women activists from Israel and Palestine discussed their roles in peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at NYU.
21st century equivalent of Jim Crow laws in Israel?

21st century equivalent of Jim Crow laws in Israel?

March 7, 2013
Much like Montgomery in the 1950s, Israel has established separate bus routes for Palestinians in the West Bank.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Israel: forgiving the unforgivable

February 21, 2013
Israel continues to undermine Palestinian rights as revenge for a history of Jewish persecution apart from their conflict with Palestine. As a declared state, Israel has the power - and an ethical obligation - to forgive Palestine once and for all.
Instructing peace in the Middle East

Instructing peace in the Middle East

February 7, 2013
Education can be key to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Moral nations stand with Israel

November 26, 2012
Moral nations like the United States stand behind Israel, the region's most democratic state.
Courtesy of Jean-François Gornet

Backed by U.S., Israel oppresses Palestinians

November 26, 2012
$3.1 billion of military assistance from the United States allows Israelis to oppress Palestinians.