Third of non-Jewish college students hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds

The study found that about 15% of students surveyed were hostile to Israel, with many believing, for example, that Israel has no right to exist.

A man holds an Israeli flag while counter-demonstrating against a pro-Palestinian protest at George Washington University in Washington, DC, April 25, 2024.

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ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

AUGUST 23, 2024 02:35

Third of non-Jewish college students hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds

The study found that about 15% of students surveyed were hostile to Israel, with many believing, for example, that Israel has no right to exist.

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Third of non-Jewish college students hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds

The study found that about 15% of students surveyed were hostile to Israel, with many believing, for example, that Israel has no right to exist.

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