I find it shameful that in nearly all the universities of Europe, Palestinian students sponsor and nurture anti-Semitism.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There's still a role for the Association for Israel Studies. But not as the endpoint of scholarship and not as a fortress to defend Israel.
Anti-Semitism is extremely common.
People are feeling and sensing a return of anti-Semitism - even in Europe, which, seventy years after the Holocaust, is a very scary thing. I think they are feeling that Israel is very isolated and doesn't always get what they see as fair treatment in the European media.
I know that many in Europe are unhappy with their governments' policies toward the Palestinians.
I have a lot of warm feelings towards the Palestinian people.
Israel is stupid for allowing people to vent their anti-Semitism.
I myself think anti-Semitism is about envy.
There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It's not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well.
Twenty percent of students in Israel's schools are haredim; another 20% are retired; another 20% are Arab. I have no problem with any of them.
Most students have thoughts about emigrating to Israel. A significant number go on aliyah. We are proud of our Israel programs, which come at a considerable cost to the university.