1,300 students and faculty urge IISc Bengaluru to cancel the India-Israel Business Summit, citing support for Israel's actions in Palestine.

Over 1,300 students and faculty from various universities are urging the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to cancel the upcoming India-Israel Business Summit on September 23. They argue that hosting the event would imply support for Israel's actions in Palestine amid ongoing conflict and civilian casualties. Organizers aim to foster partnerships in areas like defense and technology, but petitioners see this as legitimizing violence and colonialism.

September 22, 2024
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