'Historic' wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany

Author: Niko VorobyovPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Germany

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'Historic' wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany

Nearly 700 students at Leipzig University voted almost unanimously to demand an end to all collaboration with Israeli institutions, accused of complicity in the Gaza genocide. Similar motions were tabled in Berlin and Düsseldorf. Students produced a report detailing how Israeli universities contribute to the military effort and colonization.

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