Anthropologists Unite in Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions
The American Anthropological Association (AAA) has endorsed a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions, with 71% of eligible members voting in favor. This represents a significant shift in the association's stance on the issue, as a similar measure was narrowly defeated in 2016. The boycott includes restrictions on Israeli universities' participation in AAA activities and publications. The resolution argues that Israeli academic institutions are complicit in the oppression of Palestinians and the development of military technologies used against them. However, some groups have opposed the boycott, citing concerns about academic freedom and the suppression of ideas.