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MIT, USF Students Demand Divestment from Israeli Military Ties

6/1/2025

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On April 19, MIT's Graduate Student Union demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and cut ties with Israeli military firms like Elbit Systems, a move fueled by relentless activist protests. In a parallel effort, the University of San Francisco is set to divest from four U.S. weapons companies tied to Israel, responding to passionate student-led campaigns.

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On April 19, MIT's Graduate Student Union demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and cut ties with Israeli military firms like Elbit Systems, a move fueled by relentless activist protests. In a parallel effort, the University of San Francisco is set to divest from four U.S. weapons companies tied to Israel, responding to passionate student-led campaigns.