The American Historical Association on Sunday passed a resolution that condemns Israel’s “scholasticide” in Gaza, accusing it of intentionally destroying the Palestinian enclave’s education system amid the 15-month war against Hamas.
The resolution, which was approved 428-88 at the AHA’s annual conference, said Israel’s campaign “has effectively obliterated Gaza’s education system.” It will now go to the AHA Council, which will need to decide whether to approve it, veto it or declare nonconcurrence.
Some of the AHA leadership expressed opposition to the resolution, including its president-elect Suzanne Marchand.