Stephen Hawking's Israel boycott causes backlash

Scientist Stephen Hawking receives backlash online after he boycotts an Israeli academic conference.

[tmx]

Than you for standing up for peace, Dr. Hawking.

[johndesign]

I stand with Palestine & Free Speech.

[MrSAM-whev]

Im a muslim and i wanna say Thank you
Pr. Stephen Hawking

[summaiyanazneen]

Surely Stephen is intelligent and has heart in his chest

[dawudabuadam]

I stand with Stephen Hawking. I stand with Palestine.

[ShahdSarmd]

Seeing how many intelligent people are supporting the Right of Palestine in this difficult time know we got amazing individuals in our back feels powerful

[MS-insl]

Stephen Hawking was a brave and courageous man in so many ways. Role Model.

[AYVYN]

Israelis really hated this. They realized it was someone much smarter than their politicians.

[ismaeladen]

As a Muslim I can appreciate this Genius.

I just wish more Atheists would stop supporting the Apartheid State of Israel !!!

[Just_Lee_]

Criticize Israel, you'll be called an antisemite. A term they co-opted, which is therefore irellivant. Many Jews in Israel are protesting against their government's actions and the world needs to support them. Vote with your dollars to effect change. BDS is a powerful tool.

[mustafakhan]

Iv never been a Steven hawking fan but I respect his choice in this

[DigitalDuelist]

Einstein, Ghandi, Mandela, Hawking, if you support a free Palestine you are in good company.

[terrancemaddox]

Im not sure about his theories on space and time travel, but I think he's really onto something with the boycotting Israel thing.

[morneymohammed]

The comments made by the Israelites reflects themselves as not the kindest people in the world to give support to.

[fischook]

International financial boycotts were the primary factors in the collapse of apartheid in South

[Tadpoletofrogs]

The boycott movement is popular and growing.

[orobleh]

RIP Stephen Hawking for supporting justice for the Palestinians

[NaeemAmin]

An unbiased person like Stephen Hawking call an apartheid when they sees one. We see likes of Bill Clinton and Tony Blair attending this conference - this is beyond comprehension why during election season front-runners of both parties do everything in their capacity to show their loyalty towards Israel more than they show towards USA - whether it's Hillary or Trump or Ted Cruz or Bernie (sadly, no exception).

[MrNZ-hhyl]

Stephen Hawking got bigger balls than all the Arab leaders combined

[ayyawar]

I can’t believe this happened 10 years ago