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American universities are defending terrorism in the name of free speech. As a dissident in the Islamic Republic of Iran and a student at George Washington University, I see this as a logical outcome of the university’s tendency to silence those who oppose the dictatorship.
In recent days, our university campuses have witnessed disturbing scenes as students gather not in the name of peace, but to celebrate the heinous acts of violence and terror perpetrated by Hamas against Israelis. has been done.
A number of law students from top schools signed a letter stating unequivocally that Israelis deserve to be killed. They got what they deserved when prestigious law firms rescinded offers from law students at New York University, Harvard University, and Columbia University, but certain sections of the academic community still support these demonstrations. Administrators were unable to unequivocally condemn these actions and advocated for the rights of these students. Express your opinion.
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But students like me will tell you that on these campuses, such opinions are not transgressive ideologies or niche political ideas that the rest of society must tolerate. . These opinions are cultivated and defended by the universities themselves, and are openly endorsed. Violence and an affront to the very values that our higher education institutions stand for.
Killing civilians is wrong no matter what. But “pro-Palestinian” student groups on campus frame the conflict as a battle between “the oppressed” and “the oppressors.” Many of my classmates, who label themselves as “pro-Palestinian,” told me that violence against Israeli citizens is justified because “Israel has oppressed Muslims for many years.” Not only do they have no sympathy for the civilians killed in this conflict, they also don’t want to talk about the real culprits of the recent attacks.
I have lived in the Middle East and experienced the tyranny of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I have seen this conflict be larger than the long-standing feud between Israel and Palestine and contribute to the violence that grips the region. Attacks against Israel are incited and supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran and are escalating on all sides of the border. Iran’s proxy Hezbollah has launched attacks from the north, further fanning the flames of conflict.
Nevertheless, my attempts to shine a light on the brutality of the extremist ideology of the Islamic Republic regime and its allies (including Hamas and Hezbollah) are often silenced in classrooms and by “liberal” professors. and was dismissed as “Islamophobic” by his classmates.
This manipulation of political correctness not only perpetuates ignorance, but also fosters a breeding ground for extremism. Our commitment to open discussion has been undermined by an environment that values superficial conformity over the uncomfortable realities we must share and discuss.
Now, when I look at the affiliates of elite academic institutions, I find them, not surprisingly, very alarming. Yale University Professor Zarina Grewal — Glorifying terrorist acts by Islamic extremists.
By defending organizations that openly target civilians, including women and children, these students are betraying the very ideals of justice and human rights that liberal values represent. It is deeply disturbing to witness how my self-proclaimed liberal classmates turn a blind eye to the horrors posed by extremist ideology. This betrayal of our common humanity, and the refusal to condemn such acts, cannot be ignored.
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Many students lack a deep understanding of world history and politics, and often fall victim to years of indoctrination that create a deep-seated hatred of classical liberal Western values. This ignorance becomes fertile ground for extremist ideologies such as those espoused by Hamas, which find enthusiastic supporters among these sensitive populations.
What is most worrying is that universities are breeding grounds for this kind of ignorance. By silencing opposing viewpoints in the name of diversity and tolerance, these campuses perpetuate a harmful cycle.
In recent days, our university campuses have witnessed disturbing scenes as students gather not in the name of peace, but to celebrate the heinous acts of violence and terror perpetrated by Hamas against Israelis. has been done.
For example, some people mistakenly refer to Hamas as “freedom fighters” or refer to their horrific terrorist acts as “decolonization.” These misnomers stem from a distorted and oversimplified view of the conflict. Hamas, listed as a terrorist organization by many countries, has a documented history of violence against civilians, including suicide bombings and rocket attacks, which it has justified as acts of “freedom fights.” I can’t.
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However, within the closed system of academia, some students fail to grasp the reality of Hamas’ actions and even encourage a false glorification of Hamas, further perpetuating dangerous misconceptions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I’m letting you do it.
Doing nothing in the face of this extremism is no longer an option. We must empower those faced with the realities of religiously motivated violence to openly share their experiences without fear of censorship or reprisal. Only by facing uncomfortable truths and standing united against terrorism can we hope to dismantle the foundations on which extremism thrives.