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Yale Faces Backlash for Banning Pro-Palestine Group

4/25/2025

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Yale Bans Pro-Palestine Group

Yale University has sparked outrage by banning a pro-Palestine group after protests against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his violent stance on Gaza. Critics are furious over Yale's silence on Ben-Gvir while punishing dissent. In Israel, Holocaust Remembrance Day witnessed activists drawing parallels between the Holocaust and Palestinian suffering, facing police resistance as they highlighted the casualties in Gaza.

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Columbia Protesters Mobilize

Protesters at Columbia University are gearing up for tent encampments this week to voice their opposition to the Gaza war, reminiscent of last year's fervent demonstrations. With organizers adopting code names to maintain secrecy, they brace for potential clashes with police. This comes amid federal scrutiny and grant cancellations tied to accusations of antisemitism, intensifying fears for student safety.

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Yale Bans Pro-Palestine Group

Yale University has sparked outrage by banning a pro-Palestine group after protests against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his violent stance on Gaza. Critics are furious over Yale's silence on Ben-Gvir while punishing dissent. In Israel, Holocaust Remembrance Day witnessed activists drawing parallels between the Holocaust and Palestinian suffering, facing police resistance as they highlighted the casualties in Gaza.

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