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Freed Palestinian bomber speaks at UC Berkeley

A Palestinian woman released in a hostage swap spoke to UC Berkeley students, sparking controversy over campus events.

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Berkeley, California, USA
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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 08:49 UTC
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Israa Jaabis, a Palestinian woman convicted for a failed 2015 bombing attempt and later released as part of an October 7 hostage exchange, spoke remotely to students at the University of California, Berkeley on Monday. The event, held in a university classroom, has drawn criticism for providing a platform to a convicted individual. Jaabis, who was severely injured in her own attack, had previously demanded the Israeli government pay for her reconstructive surgeries, a request that was refused. The incident raises questions about the boundaries of campus discourse and the glorification of political violence in American academic settings.
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