Announcement, 12 October 2023 – updated on 1 May 2024
EPFL condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians, as well as all acts contrary to international humanitarian law. The President of EPFL and the School’s management express their compassion for all those affected by the situation, particularly among the Israeli and Palestinian people. They encourage the EPFL community to avoid political escalation and to contribute to calming tensions and to promoting a peaceful outcome. The EPFL management supports its community in organizing any non-political and non-religious demonstration in favor of peace.
EPFL condemns the recent rise in tensions within our community in relation to this crisis. We support any initiative aimed at creating space for well-meaning, constructive dialogue, but we will not tolerate divisive, potentially hurtful actions.
It is up to all of us to make EPFL a multicultural university that welcomes political, religious and other kinds of differences. We will back any non-political and non-religious demonstrations within our community as long as they promote peace.
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A group, not recognised by the School, called for a pro-Palestinian demonstration within the walls of the EPFL on May 7. The Management has met representatives of this movement on 8 May. A new demonstration took place on 16 May.