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King's College to Cut Ties with Controversial Firms

5/29/2025

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Cambridge for Palestine is rallying King's College to sever ties with companies linked to the "ethnic cleansing of Palestine." In response, the college plans to cut ties with firms involved in illegal activities and military weapons. Provost Gillian Tett commended the passionate student activism, with changes expected by year-end, signaling a powerful shift in institutional values.

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Cambridge for Palestine is rallying King's College to sever ties with companies linked to the "ethnic cleansing of Palestine." In response, the college plans to cut ties with firms involved in illegal activities and military weapons. Provost Gillian Tett commended the passionate student activism, with changes expected by year-end, signaling a powerful shift in institutional values.