Investigation Opened Against Bezalel Lecturer Who Accused Israel of 'Genocide'
Following an expose by News 14: An investigation has been opened against Issa Graib, a lecturer at the Bezalel Academy, who spoke harshly against the state and IDF soldiers. Graib, an Israeli citizen teaching at…
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An Israeli citizen and lecturer at Bezalel Academy is under investigation after Channel 14 exposed statements he made against Israel and its military. He referred to Israeli cities as 'Palestine', labeled the army as 'occupation forces', and accused Israel of genocide shortly after October 7. The opening of a criminal probe signals that authorities are scrutinizing speech that crosses into incitement or identification with an enemy. The case tests where academic expression ends and prohibited advocacy begins.