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\n<\/p>\n\n A lecture scheduled for Tuesday by ADL head Jonathan Greenblatt at the University of Hong Kong has been marked as “Cancelled.”
\n following a backlash
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\n Greenblatt \u2014 who serves as the CEO of the ADL \u2014 was scheduled to
\n speak
\n on the \u201cdangers of antisemitism and online hate speech\u201d at the art faculty\u2019s School of Modern Languages and Cultures. However, an online
\n petition
\n urging the university to rescind the invitation garnered over 1,000 signatures.\n<\/p>\n
\n It remains uncertain whether the discussion is taking place in private sessions or through an online platform. Despite multiple attempts at inquiry, neither the faculty, the department, nor HKU have provided any responses to HKFP.\n<\/p>\n
\n The petition alleged that Greenblatt \u2014 who previously served as a special assistant to ex-US President Barack Obama \u2014 equated opposition to Israel with white supremacy as a root cause of anti-Semitism, which has angered numerous grassroots activists and Jewish advocacy organizations opposed to Israeli policies.\n<\/p>\n
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\n In 2022, Greenblatt asserted that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism” during a discussion.
\n speech
\n To ADL leadership. Israeli philosopher Chaim Gans
\n describes
\n Zionism, aimed at establishing a Jewish state, has been described as “inherently an ethnic cultural nationalism.” Other academics
\n call
\n Zionism “is the colonization of Palestine.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Gaza\u2019s Health Ministry
\n said
\n Last week, it was reported that more than 50,000 people have died within the enclave since the recent clash with Israel started in 2023. Nevertheless, The Lancet medical journal has
\n said
\n The real number of deaths could be as much as 41% greater.\n<\/p>\n
\n The most recent attack on the Palestinian region has occurred.
\n sparked
\n When the militant organization Hamas seized approximately 250 hostages and claimed over 1,139 lives on October 7, 2023.\n<\/p>\n
\n Open the Youtube video\n<\/p>\n
\n Headquartered in New York, the ADL has faced criticism for defending what appeared to be a Nazi salute performed by U.S. businessman Elon Musk at a political gathering in January.
\n calling
\n It was “a clumsy act born out of excitement.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The petition additionally highlighted that the organization\u2019s previous leader had criticized Greenblatt for not denouncing Donald Trump\u2019s “disturbing display of antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and sexism” during a campaign event as a presidential nominee back in October.\n<\/p>\n
\n The petition stated that ‘[the ADL] has largely abandoned its traditional role in combating antisemitism in favor of advocating for Israel.’ Therefore, we firmly request HKU to revoke their invitation due to his divisive viewpoints, one-sided support for Israel, and hateful rhetoric.\n<\/p>\n
\n An open letter was additionally published on aHKU subreddit.
\n forum
\n Accuses Greenblatt of drawing parallels between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, as well as likening the Arab keffiyeh \u2013 a traditional headscarf worn in many Arab nations \u2013 to the Nazi swastika.\n<\/p>\n
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\n The ADL failed to reply to HKFP’s queries on Monday.\n<\/p>\n
\n Greenblatt is scheduled to address attendees at the Ohel Leah Synagogue in Mid Levels on Wednesday evening during a ticketed gathering.
\n chat
\n However, the web page promoting the event was taken down by Tuesday, and calls to the synagogue remained unanswered.\n<\/p>\n
\n Last year, the International Court of Justice \u2014 the main judicial organ of the United Nations \u2014 determined that Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza might constitute genocide. However, Israel has rejected these allegations.\n<\/p>\n
\n Last November, the United Nations-supported International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Chief Yoav Gallant, along with a previous Hamas military leader, on charges alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity.\n<\/p>\n
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