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Last week UCL’s academic board recommended that the university replace the IHRA working definition of antisemitism with an alternative. At a time when antisemitism is rising, we understand the fear that this places Jewish students at greater risk. But, as former and current UCL students, we believe that the IHRA does not protect Jewish students and has dangerous implications for Palestinian rights and freedom of speech on campus.