Tag: Israel Divestment

Senator John Fetterman, known for his vocal support of Israel, disavowed his alma mater Harvard University while receiving an award at Yeshiva University's commencement, praising Y.U. as a pro-Israel bastion against anti-Israel activism on campuses.
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protests, with many citing instances of antisemitic rhetoric and feeling the need to hide their Jewish identity.
University of Minnesota's board meeting saw a dialogue on divesting from Israel following negotiations with protesters.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations criticized Columbia University for alleged Nazi-like ideology at a Holocaust memorial rally in Riverside Park.
The article discusses a recent protest by pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall and highlights the concerns and fears of Jewish, Zionist students like the author.
A recent survey revealed that 47% of U.S. voters believe colleges should ban pro-Palestinian protests, with 41% also in favor of banning pro-Israel protests.
Brown University reached an agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters to end their encampment in exchange for a campus-wide vote in October on divesting from companies doing business in Israel.
Student protesters at Brown University have agreed to dismantle their encampment after securing concessions from the administration, including the opportunity to present their case for divestment from Israel to the university's investment oversight board.
A pro-Palestine group at Harvard is organizing a student referendum proposing the university's divestment from institutions associated with Israel, citing opposition to Israel's actions in Palestine and Gaza.
The article discusses the support for the Palestinian cause among young Jewish students, particularly focusing on the case of Ariela Rosenzweig, a student who has joined a hunger strike at Brown University calling for divestment from Israel.