Bar-Ilan University administration has decided not to allow a student from northern Israel to enter campus, claiming she violates the academic institution's policy by wearing a niqab - a traditional Muslim veil covering the face. This was reported to ynet. In a letter sent to the student by the university's rector, Prof. Amnon Albeck, it was written: "I received your request to wear the niqab in classes and around campus. I understand that you are doing so now, despite the fact that at the beginning of the year, after a discussion on the subject with Mr. Rafaat Sweidan, academic advisor for Arab society, it was made clear to you that this is not acceptable on campus."