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Israeli Student Flees Portugal After Severe Antisemitism at University Sparks Criminal Probe
An Israeli student in Portugal fled after facing severe antisemitic harassment at his university, prompting a criminal investigation against the institution for ignoring his complaints.
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What happened
- 01Israeli student Bar Harel fled Portugal after severe antisemitic harassment at his university.
- 02The university denied the incidents and claimed no evidence despite Harel's complaints and proof.
- 03Harel received death threats and hateful posters appeared on campus and social media.
- 04The Portuguese State Comptroller ruled the university broke the law by ignoring the antisemitism.
- 05A criminal investigation against the university was launched following a complaint to the Prime Minister.
- 06Harel left Portugal on advice from the Israeli Foreign Ministry and was supported by local students.
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