Fulbright scholarships on Schedule

The U.S. State Department has withdrawn all Fulbright grants to Palestinian students in Gaza hoping to pursue advanced degrees at American institutions this autumn because Israel has not granted permission for the students to leave Gaza.

The above introduction to an article, that found its way into the Global Edition of the New York Times by Ethan Bronner, is incorrect. As well as being splashed as real journalism, among several other news agencies.

The chosen Palestinians, will receive the Fulbright scholarships as scheduled, with the thoughtfulness it is sure from the precipitants, towards the U.S. State Department, was actually reported.

Nevertheless, there are no travel problems for the students that are to receive the scholarships. The necessary travel documents, has been reported, to already been received by the students.

Furthermore, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told reporters traveling with her Friday that she was unaware of the decision.

It is reprehensible that articles would appear to slander the U.S. State Department and the Jewish people for these types of falsehoods, whomever the intention was to harm.