Behind the scenes of an Israeli campaign to counter university boycotts in Europe

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State-backed covert campaign undermines academic freedom, free expression, and democratic norms in Europe. | The action constitutes a state-backed effort to suppress non-violent protest and academic freedom, violating core principles of free expression and institutional autonomy. While framed as countering a 'strategic threat,' the campaign risks eroding democratic norms and reinforcing systemic inequalities, particularly in the context of ongoing occupation and human rights concerns. The lack o