US government deprives 300 VISA: Anti-Israel protests in sight!
US government deprives 300 VISA: Anti-Israel protests in sight!
Columbia University, USA - The US government has decided to cancel the visas of around 300 people to take action against the growing anti-Israeli protests at universities. This was announced by US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio that could also be even higher. The protests at the US universities have increased in intensity in recent months and were particularly fueled by the war between Israel and Hamas.
A central event in this context is the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested by the immigration and border protection authority (ICE) about two and a half weeks ago. Khalil held a Green Card at that time and is accused of representing the protests at Columbia University of Hamas-friendly views.
The arrest and its implications
Rubio said that Khalil had “lied” about his reasons for the stay in the USA and supported terrorist organizations. Despite these severe allegations, no concrete evidence of a connection to Khalil to terrorism was presented. Nevertheless, President Trump Khalils activities as "pro-terrorist" and "anti-American" Anti-Israel activities. Khalil's arrest triggered concern among students with pro-Palestinian views because she gave the impression that her right to freedom of expression was at risk.
Visa retreats take place in a climate in which the US company is increasingly polarized. Theories about anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli attitudes are widespread, especially in the context of university movements. According to report The Federal Center for Political Education There has been an alarming increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the USA in recent years. In 2022, the anti-defamation League has recorded the highest number of anti-Semitic incidents since the beginning of the surveys. Over 80 percent of the US Jews reported an increase in anti-Semitism in their daily life.
cultural backgrounds and social effects
anti -Semitism in the United States has a long history that extends far back and has manifested itself in different forms. Especially according to Donald Trump's presidency, the situation continued to worsen. Despite his pro-Israeli politics, Trump's rhetoric has contributed to the radicalization of anti-Semitic attitudes, while right-wing extremist groups such as the Alt-Right gained influence during his tenure.
The arrest of Khalil and the subsequent visa residents are not only reasons for concern about the individual fate of activists, but also show the broader social division in the USA. The current political and social landscape reflects the deeply rooted conflicts and tensions that continue both in society and at universities.
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