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Rejected by 16 No, 4 Yes, in favor of a separate compromise resolution on divesting from military contractors that does not mention Israel or Gaza. This was a pretty resounding defeat for BDS on campus, a reflection not so much of views of the underlying conflict, but a campus fatigue with the constant attacks on the Cornell Jewish community.

Public comments at a recent School Committee Meeting focused on Basse's social media posts bashing Israel and suggesting that Jews have "weaponized their religion." The anti-Zionist community from around the state came out to support her, raising questions as to her connections.