Foreign and American policies spilled into the world of education recently as three
Gazan Fullbright scholars were denied access into America by Israel, deeming them "too dangerous." The students, all former scholars or teaching assistants of the Islamic Univeristy of Gaza were denied entry into the US and had their awards revoked by Israel. The university is a stronghold of Hamas, the radical group currently in control of Gaza. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice publicly stated that the Fullbright program was a vital part of American policy and reinstated visas for the students. They are currently undergoing detailed security checks. Should foreign policies bar students from other countries from pursuing an American education?