Ex-Soas student accused of pro-Hamas speech says killing of Israeli civilians could be ‘justified’
Sarah Cotte said it was not her ‘role to impose conditions on the Palestinian people and their struggle’
Assessment
A former SOAS student has publicly stated that killing Israeli civilians could be justified, framing it as not her role to impose conditions on Palestinian struggle. This case tests the boundaries of acceptable political speech under UK law and university disciplinary policies. The reaction from authorities and the public will determine whether such statements carry legal or academic consequences.