The London School of Economics is under scrutiny for hosting a book launch that describes Hamas as a resistance movement, stirring outrage from antisemitism campaigners. Critics argue that the description whitewashes Hamas, which is classified as a terror organization in the UK, especially in light of the recent October 7th attacks. While LSE defends its commitment to free speech, opponents believe the event undermines the severity of Hamas's actions. The university has adjusted the event's description following the backlash, emphasizing the need for open discourse on complex issues.
"The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has been subjected to intense vilification, that intensification noted particularly after the events in Southern Israel on October 7th, 2023."
"This appears to be an outrageous attempt to whitewash Hamas' barbaric acts of horror, and our universities have become epicentres of Jew-hatred and this event is yet another example of how bad the problem is."
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