Why UCT's honouring of Imtiaz Sooliman matters: A letter to Aviva Pelham

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) by UCT. The letter to Aviva Pelham expresses concerns regarding objections to this honor, which are linked to allegations of antisemitism and support for Hamas. The author emphasizes that these allegations have been contested and contextualized by Sooliman himself. It is also noted that Israel's human rights atrocities contribute to the rise of antisemitism globally.