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Controversy Erupts Over Hunter College's Palestinian Studies Positions

3/2/2025

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Hunter College President Nancy Cantor engaged the community from day one, responding to calls for Palestinian studies by proposing two tenure-track positions. However, the job listing ignited fierce debate, with Jewish groups condemning terms like "settler colonialism" and "apartheid" as antisemitic, highlighting the deep divisions surrounding the Israel-Palestine discourse.

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Hunter College President Nancy Cantor engaged the community from day one, responding to calls for Palestinian studies by proposing two tenure-track positions. However, the job listing ignited fierce debate, with Jewish groups condemning terms like "settler colonialism" and "apartheid" as antisemitic, highlighting the deep divisions surrounding the Israel-Palestine discourse.