Yale University has derecognized its campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine after a protest that involved blocking the movement of Jewish students on campus and the assault of an Israeli official.
This poisonous ideology has become a stain on American higher education, particularly in the Ivy League.
The Washington Free Beacon reports:
Yale Derecognizes Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter After Group Blocks Jewish Students’ Access to Parts of CampusYale University stripped the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter, Yalies4Palestine, of its status as a recognized student group on Wednesday after it established a short-lived encampment. The decision may give insight into how Yale president Maurie McInnis, who called the police to arrest student protesters in her last job, will combat anti-Israel agitators at the Ivy League university.In a Wednesday afternoon statement, Yale revealed that university staff had warned Yalies4Palestine the day before the encampment that “further violations would jeopardize the group’s privileges” during a meeting about prior infractions. The encampment, the statement said, violated Yale’s “time, place, and manner policies.” It also pointed to “disturbing antisemitic conduct at the gathering,” which may refer to video of anti-Israel agitators blocking Jewish students from accessing campus space.”Because Yalies4Palestine has flagrantly violated the rules to which the Yale College Dean’s Office holds all registered student organizations, Yale College today notified Yalies4Palestine that the College is withdrawing its status as a registered student organization,” the university wrote in a statement. “Concerns have been raised about disturbing antisemitic conduct at the gathering. The university is investigating those concerns, as harassment and discrimination are antithetical to learning and scholarship. Yale condemns antisemitism and will hold those who violate our policies accountable through our disciplinary processes.”
This is a disgusting display. The mindless chants make it even worse.
At some point, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was assaulted with bottles.
The Jerusalem Post reported:
WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at Ben-Gvir after Yale speechPro-Palestinian protesters threw water bottles at National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as he was leaving Yale University on Thursday, according to an official statement from his office.Protesters attempted to throw the water bottles at Ben-Gvir after the completion of his speech at the university, and Ben-Gvir refused to leave the area, making a “victory gesture” toward them, which can be seen in footage from the incident.”As the minister was leaving [his speech], hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters were waiting for him, throwing water bottles at the minister and his entourage. The minister signaled V towards the protesters, and he was not harmed,” the statement added.
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