Israel

Sharon eulogized as thousands line up to pay respects

Ariel Sharon was one of Israel’s “most outstanding leaders and most daring commanders,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said following a moment of silence for the late prime minister and war hero.

Resolution critical of Israel passes preliminary Modern Language Association vote

Delegates to the Modern Language Association’s annual convention upheld a resolution accusing Israel of keeping Palestinian academics from entering the West Bank, but rejected another expressing solidarity with academics that boycott Israel.