By Palestine Chronicle Staff 
“This most recent repression by the Columbia Law Review Board of Directors is a shameful attempt to silence groundbreaking legal scholarship shining light on the catastrophe of Zionism.”
The Columbia Law Review (CLR) faced backlash when it removed its entire website following the publication of an article on the Nakba by Harvard Law School student and Palestinian human rights lawyer, Rabea Eghbariah. Titled ‘Toward Nakba as a Legal Concept’, Eghbariah’s article was taken down by the journal’s board of directors soon after its publication, sparking criticism from various groups including the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC).
Eghbariah worked on the article for over five months, emphasizing the legal concept of Nakba in international law. The CLR editors who opposed the board’s decision were reportedly asked to resign. The move to silence the Nakba scholarship has been condemned by many, highlighting the ongoing struggle for academic freedom and the need to address the plight of Palestinians.
Implications and Ongoing Genocide
The intervention by the board of directors at CLR has raised concerns about censorship and academic freedom. The continuous Israeli aggression in Gaza resulting in mass casualties and displacement underscores the urgency of addressing the Palestinian crisis globally. Nakba Day remains a poignant reminder of the injustices faced by Palestinians, urging solidarity and action against oppression.
(PC, Anadolu)
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