The posters constitute an expression of political speech and cannot reasonably be regarded as discriminatory or antisemitic. This petty act of censorship violates Professor Kahf’s academic freedom and freedom of speech, and it also betrays the avowed values of your university. MESA was founded in 1966 to promote scholarship and teaching on the Middle East and North Africa. MESA is committed to ensuring academic freedom and freedom of expression, both within the region and in connection with the study of the region in North America and outside of North America. We must wonder if the University of Arkansas will next insist on examining and censoring the stickers on students’ laptops.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 19, 2026 22:29 UTC