Canadian university hires convicted terrorist as professor, sparks outrage

Carleton University in Canada has hired Hassan Diab, a 70-year-old convicted terrorist, to teach a course on Social Justice in Action. Diab was convicted in absentia by a French court for his role in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people. The university previously dismissed Diab in 2009 but now defends his hiring, stating he deserves a chance to share his perspective. This decision has sparked outrage, with organizations like B'nai B'rith demanding his removal, citing concerns for student safety and the impact on victims' families. Diab's case has been controversial, involving a lengthy legal battle over his extradition from Canada to France. His supporters argue he was wrongfully accused and emphasize his claims of being in Lebanon during the bombing.