Northwestern University Dean Attends Anti-Israel Protest Targeting Hillel
Northwestern University’s Dean of students, Mona Dugo, recently attended an anti-Israel protest targeting the university’s Hillel, a Jewish student center. The protest, which took place during Northwestern’s Admitted Students Day, saw demonstrators demanding that the university sever ties with Hillel, a century-old nonprofit organization that operates Jewish community centers globally.
Dugo defended her presence at the rally by stating that she was there to uphold the activists’ right to free speech. Protesters at the event accused Hillel of perpetuating the intertwining of Jewish identity with Zionism, a claim that Hillel leaders have expressed disbelief and disapproval of.
The protesters also accused Northwestern of funneling Jewish students into Hillel and weaponizing claims of anti-Semitism to silence pro-Palestinian activism on campus. The protest coincided with accusations against Northwestern president Michael Schill of permitting a rise in anti-Semitism on campus, including instances of displaying the Hamas flag at student gatherings and accusations of Israel conducting genocide at a campus event in February.
The controversy surrounding the protest has sparked a debate on campus about free speech, activism, and the role of organizations like Hillel in the university community. Northwestern University officials have yet to respond to the demands of the protesters but have stated that they are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment for all students. Stay tuned to World News Live for updates on this developing story.
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