U.S. College Student Apprehended in Israel over Boycott Movement

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer 22-year-old University of Florida student Lara Alqasem was detained upon her arrival to the Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel last week. Alqasem was preparing to begin her studies in the human rights field at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem but was instead prevented from entering the country. Although the student visa she provided officials with was valid, Alqasem faced accusations … Continue reading U.S. College Student Apprehended in Israel over Boycott Movement