#Israel / Around 900 lecturers and staff at universities and colleges demand an immediate end to the war in Gaza
Around 900 university lecturers and staff have signed a petition calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the return of captives held there. The petition argues that while the benefits of continuing the war are unclear, the damage it is causing is severe and undeniable - to civilians in Gaza, to Israel's economy and international standing, and to the ability to resolve the situation and return displaced persons. It states that the right to self-defense does not justify a war without realistic purpose beyond the political survival of leaders. The petitioners urge the government to prioritize ending the war and returning captives without delay.
