Put down your weapons Mr Netanyahu, the NUS has spoken
NUS passes resolution to oppose Gaza conflict, world breathes sigh of relief
The National Union of Students has sensationally CONDEMNED Israel for attacking Gaza.
The news, which will send shockwaves through Jerusalem’s political establishment, was announced after a vote today.
Following two hours of debate, they voted 23 for, 18 against, with 1 abstention.
From left to right: Ban Ki-Moon…
Unanimous vote in favour of @MaliaBouattia motion 2. NUS condemns Israel’s attacks on Gaza, wants lifting of siege. #nus4bds up soon.
— Aaron Kiely (@Aaron_Kiely) August 4, 2014
Brilliant work from @MaliaBouattia – getting NUS to oppose & condemn Israel’s assault & siege on Gaza. Next up #NUS4BDS #NUSNEC
— Student Broad Left (@broadleft) August 4, 2014
Before the resolution was passed, Twitter was lit up by students discussing the big issues:
NUS consistently involved in important matters
If you guys could sort out Ebola too, that would be great…