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Professor in university ‘wellbeing’ faculty ranted about ‘Zionist lobby’ and promoted ‘intifada’ talk

Professor Kristina Hultgren, who teaches linguistics at the Open University, justified Palestinian ‘resistance’ and suggested ‘false allegations of antisemitism’ are used to silence criticism of Israel

February 13, 2025 17:16
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Kristina Hultgren claimed 'false allegations of antisemitism' had been used to discredit her views (Photo: X)

ByJane Prinsley, JC Investigations Correspondent

3 min read

A professor from Open University’s “wellbeing” faculty posted about the “Zionist lobby” and “false allegations of antisemitism” in an online forum for academic staff, the JC can reveal.

Linguistics Professor Kristina Hultgren claimed that the “Zionist lobby” was attempting to silence criticism of Israel and that “Palestinians resist, as would anyone in their situation” in January this year.

Hultgren – a senior academic who receives state funding for her work via the Future Leaders Fellowship – shared a flyer online on behalf of the university’s Friends of Palestine society promoting an event titled Global Solidarity – A New Year of Resistance.

Hultgren described the session as an opportunity to “discuss what it means to resist in our individual and collective capacities.”