students for justice in palestine

U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

A federal judge ruled the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian rally on the October 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/10/2024

Brandeis faculty votes 'no confidence' in president amid a ban on pro-Palestinian organizations

Brandeis University faculty narrowly passed a no-confidence vote against President Ronald Liebowitz, citing poor leadership and divisive decisions.

25/09/2024

Palestinian student group sues University of Maryland over decision to cancel Oct. 7 vigil

The University of Maryland's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the university’s decision to cancel their planned October 7 vigil.

By KIERSTEN HACKER/BALTIMORE SUN/TNS
19/09/2024

Greta Thunberg labeled 'antisemite of the week' amid anti-Israel activity

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been labeled "antisemite of the Week" by StopAntisemitism after her arrest at an anti-Israel rally, accusing Thunberg of using her platform for antisemitism.

University of Maryland reverses decision to allow anti-Israel protest on October 7

University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace had been set to hold their October 7 vigil for Gazans killed in the Israel-Hamas War at a campus hall.

University of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on October 7

The permit is the latest example of concerns around renewal of student activism around the war in Gaza.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
31/08/2024

Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers

Ofir Akunis, 51, a veteran lawmaker and former minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, became Israel’s consul general in New York in May.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
28/08/2024
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Columbia University anti-Israel group banned from Instagram

Columbia SJP said on X on Monday that its account of 124 thousand followers was removed at the same time as its backup account, and when they attempted to make a new account it was soon deleted.

Hamas hostage posters ripped from outside Illinois congressman's Capitol office

Schneider said on social media that the hostage posters, which included the names and faces of eight American citizens, were shredded and thrown across the hall.

A Jewish student's dilemma: Being Jewish or being safe on campus

Students deserve to attend school and go to classes without worrying about their safety due to a lack of security, threats made by other students and harassment.

By MADISON ROSENBERG
01/07/2024
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