Israeli education minister threatens to deny universities’ funding over political activism, says presidents ‘are welcome to resign’

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Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch has threatened to advance legislation imposing financial sanctions on educational institutions unless they commit to keeping politics out of academia, he confirmed on Tuesday. “We are putting an end to the politicization of university presidents,” Kisch tweeted. “For academic institutions that enter the political arena, we will advance legislation that would deny them funding.” “If they are interested in promoting a political agenda, they are welcome to