As the two countries discuss the future of bilateral ties, which comes against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the wake of a series of fatal rocket attacks last year on American troops, Iran will be eyeing the proceedings.
"JVP and their ilk see Israel as an irredeemable evil in a binary world composed of victims and oppressors," wrote David May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
“It’s disgusting that a prestigious American university would aid and abet antisemitic agitators,” said Mark Rienzi, president of Becket and an attorney for the students.
Meanwhile, Israeli and Brazilian officials have begun initial discussions to coordinate president-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to Israel soon after he is sworn into office.