Sociologist Eva Illouz, well-respected in her field, is no longer eligible for the prestigious Israel Prize, the nation’s premier cultural honor, due to her prior endorsement of a petition urging the International Criminal Court to examine potential war crimes in Gaza. This decision is seen by many as part of the government’s strategy to suppress academic freedom and stifle opposition voices.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250328-french-israeli-academic-eva-illouz-denied-israel-prize-over-icc-war-crimes-petition-gaza