Message to the Technion Community

The Technion administration has already communicated through every available platform its zero-tolerance policy for expressions of support for terrorism. In light of ongoing discussions on social media, we feel it is necessary to clarify this stance once again.

Immediately following the events of October 7, in response to posts suspected of endorsing terrorism, the Technion management issued a statement emphasizing the gravity with which it views such publications and has unequivocally stated to the campus and the public that it will not tolerate support for terrorism in any form.  Simultaneously, it was clarified that the Technion would not conduct cursory trials, and that each complaint received would be rigorously scrutinized.

A special team, appointed by the President of the Technion, diligently reviewed the complaints filed against 46 students. Among these, approximately one-fourth did not pertain to Technion personnel at all, and some even included false allegations. Four complaints were forwarded to the Disciplinary Court for Students for indictments.

On Thursday, October 26, the court issued an interim injunction ordering the temporary suspension and expulsion from the Technion campus of a particular student, pending a final verdict.

While we do not underestimate the severity of the issue, it is important to note that these are isolated cases. The number of such incidents at the Technion is comparable to figures from other universities in Israel.

Regrettably, the repeated posting on social media of the same recycled presentation—lacking any new or verified information—serves ulterior motives. The aim of these publications is to exploit the current pain and anxiety we are all experiencing, thereby deepening societal and campus divisions.

We urge everyone to exercise patience during these challenging times. We encourage you to uphold the values that have guided the Technion for a century and to preserve the harmonious coexistence we share at the Technion, in the city of Haifa, and in the State of Israel.