“If the values enshrined in the academic ethos, with the possibility of open and academic debate as a minimum requirement, do not prevent cooperation with Israeli and Palestinian universities, we see no reason to reconsider or sever those ties,” they say the universities. “We believe it is important not to isolate critical Israeli scientists.” They also say that they will never sever ties with an entire country, unless the government imposes it, as was the case with Russia.
Utrecht University will not cut ties with Israel
