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(IsraelNN.com) An Israeli graduate student who received a two-year research scholarship to the prestigious University of Oxford has decided to give up his scholarship for the upcoming second year due to anti-Israel attitudes and anti-Semitism he was exposed to on the campus, according to The Jewish Chronicle. The student studied in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies within the university.  

The student, a graduate of one of Israel’s finest universities, suffered from daily anti-Israel remarks, harassment and an “unbearable atmosphere." Those of his fellow students aware of his military service also used this in their attacks against him. The student wished to remain anonymous due to a fear that revealing his identitiy would damage his further academic career.

According to The Jewish Chronicle, the Oxford University spokesperson declined to comment.