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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Harriet Sherwood and Severin Carrell

Edinburgh University could unadopt antisemitism definition after report into its colonial links

Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza
A report has recommended the University of Edinburgh divest from companies allegedly complicit in Israel’s military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters

The University of Edinburgh is considering whether to unadopt an internationally recognised definition of antisemitism that critics say inhibits freedom of speech on the subject of Israel and Palestine.

Edinburgh, one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities, is also considering whether to divest from companies accused of enabling alleged human rights violations by Israel.

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