Freie Universität’s Executive Board wants to emphasize the importance of academic dialogue in times like these and the need to join together in support of freedom of opinion and academic freedom. We must approach problematic issues like the conflict in the Middle East through dialogue and constructive strategies that reflect the values of our university and foster a culture of open debate, even when it comes to controversial academic topics. By carrying out these types of debate, we learn to analyze complex relationships and structure how we think about them. This approach makes room for conflicting points of view and allows for a peaceful exchange of ideas and arguments between people who are truly able to listen to each other.