Maastricht University cancels Jewish meeting due to safety concerns

Maastricht University canceled a Jewish student association event due to safety concerns amid online threats from both supporters and opponents. The event was to feature a lecture by Eli Sapir on the impact of Hamas attacks. Pro-Palestinian groups announced intentions to disrupt the meeting, leading to fears for safety. StandWithUs called for support, stating they would not be silenced. The university cited a buildup of risks as the reason for cancellation, while organizers accused the institution of yielding to intimidation, marking the third cancellation of Jewish events on campus. An online alternative was suggested but declined by the student association.