The AHA's 2025 annual meeting showcased a significant political shift within scholarly organizations as over 500 historians gathered to support a resolution against 'scholasticide' in Gaza. Previously, attempts to censure Israel regarding Palestinian educational rights had failed. However, this year, Historians for Peace and Democracy (HPAD) galvanized members around the concept of 'scholasticide', which highlights the impact of conflict on cultural institutions. With a notable vote of 428-88, the resolution's ratification gained media attention, reflecting a growing willingness in academia to engage in political discussions.
The Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in 2025 witnessed an unprecedented turnout of historians supporting a resolution against 'scholasticide' in Gaza.
Historians for Peace and Democracy (HPAD) successfully advocated for a resolution at the AHA, marking a shift in how political debates resonate within scholarly environments.
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