Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel
- The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to penalise American universities for boycotting Israel or its academic institutions, including those located in the occupied West Bank, a move that critics say violates freedom of expression.
- Lawmakers approved the measure in a 237-169 vote on Thursday, with 33 Democrats joining the Republican majority.
- Two Republicans broke ranks with their party to reject the bill.
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- The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to penalise American universities for boycotting Israel or its academic institutions, including those located in the occupied West Bank, a move that critics say violates freedom of expression.
- Lawmakers approved the measure in a 237-169 vote on Thursday, with 33 Democrats joining the Republican majority.
- Two Republicans broke ranks with their party to reject the bill.
Sources: Al Jazeera