The University of Georgia Student Government Association passed a resolution supporting "study abroad opportunities in Israel for students across all focus areas, graduate and undergraduate." The Atlanta Jewish Times reports that the resolution, drafted by the student group Students Supporting Israel, passed unanimously. The vote occurred on the same day as a vote by students at Liberty University to reject BS.
According to The Algemeiner, the text adopted by the Georgia students calls Israel “one of the most
stable countries in the Middle East, and the country with the highest
ratings in freedom, human rights, and democracy in the region.” The
resolution outlines the academic advantages for UGA students studying in
Israel, noting that the Jewish State is a “global leader in science and
technology research and is home to a world-renowned business
environment with the most startups per capita in the world.”
“We are here to show the university community that the pro-Israel movement on campus is strong and vibrant, and this resolution is just one example,” SSI co-presidents Eytan Palte and Lara Schewitz told the Salomon Center via Facebook. “Hopefully, this resolution is just the beginning of strengthening the relationship between UGA students and Israel, and we look forward to doing all within our capabilities to help this relationship grow and prosper. Our goal is to shed a positive light on Israel and show the community the success of her thriving democracy and diversity.”
In an exclusive statement to the Salomon Center, Roz Rothstein, CEO of the Israel advocacy group StandWithUs, congratulated SSI UGA, adding, “It’s refreshing to see that while extremists push their anti-Israel agenda on campuses, students at the university took a strong pro-active stance in support of cooperation with Israel. We look forward to seeing more and more student campaigns in support of peace, justice, and partnership between Israel and America.”
