Two Arab students at the University of Istanbul who attacked Isaac Catalan, only Israel student at the University, were released on bail today as a University disciplinary committee started an investigation into the attack.
The student, who contended he had been harassed by Arab students ever since he enrolled in the University’s medical school, has recovered from head wounds and is again attending courses. He told University authorities he was enticed from the University by one Arab student and attacked by 20 other Arab students outside.
The United Arab Republic consulate here has filed a complaint against Catalan, charging him with conducting anti-Arab propaganda at the University.
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