Sydney Uni Students Reject Antisemitism Definition

Sydney University students have overwhelmingly rejected the nationally recognized definition of antisemitism, passing motions that support a one-state solution and assert that Israel has no right to exist. The motions argued that advocating for the elimination of Israel is not antisemitic and described the accepted definition of antisemitism as a tool to silence criticism of Israel. Jewish students who opposed the motions faced open hostility during the heated meeting, with attendees turning their backs as they spoke. Activist leaders restated support for a single secular state 'from the river to the sea,' rejecting Jewish self-determination and dismissing a two-state solution. The outcome highlights a growing campus divide over Middle East issues and raises concerns about the environment for Jewish students at Australian universities.