A group of 100 Jewish educators canceled a study trip to Italy after being told to condemn Israel, the article reports.

Hosts reportedly asked them to denounce Israel’s actions in Gaza before attending.

The educators chose to abandon the trip rather than meet the demand.

The program aimed to study early childhood learning models in Italy.

Coverage cited in the article links the program to the Reggio Emilia approach.

Many participants objected to what they saw as an ideological litmus test.

Participants expressed deep disappointment over the sudden interruption of their professional journey.

Organizations are now reviewing how to handle political demands on overseas programs.

Read the full article for more details on the canceled educators’ trip.