Protests erupted in Israeli universities in June 2025 in response to policies proposed by Education Minister Yoav Kisch and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The dissent focused on the ministers' actions regarding higher education institutions. The protests occurred on June 6, 2025, and involved significant student and faculty participation. The core issue revolved around the ministers' stance on academic freedom and funding for universities. The ministers had called for the revocation of funding from certain universities, citing ideological reasons. The universities at the center of the controversy included the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University. The ministers claimed that these institutions had hosted events marking Nakba Day, which they described as promoting "extreme left-wing ideological brainwashing." The protests highlighted the tension between academic freedom and government oversight in educational policies. The outcome of the protests and the ministers' actions remain to be seen, as the situation continues to develop. The events underscore the ongoing debate over the role of government in higher education and the balance between academic freedom and national policy.