
In a recent hearing, Berkeley Unified School District superintendent addressed questions regarding the curriculum on antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The superintendent, Enikia Ford Morthel, expressed her views on the controversial phrase 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.' She acknowledged that in certain contexts, such as a call for genocide, the phrase can be considered antisemitic.
However, Morthel also emphasized the importance of presenting diverse perspectives to students. She mentioned that while some interpret the phrase as a call for peace, others view it as a call for freedom and justice for Palestinians.