In an email to Columbia's Board of Visitors, Sorett apologized for the "harm" caused by the messages, insisting they do not "indicate the views of any individual or the team." He also expressed concern about the "invasion of privacy" resulting from the public disclosure of the group chat contents.
The violence began when armed individuals in black shirts opened fire on a synagogue and a church in Derbent, Dagestan.
Yale reportedly received approximately $15.9 million from Qatar over a decade beginning in 2012. However, the university reported only $284,668 during this period, a significant underreporting that violates the law.
The unidentified man was seen wearing a keffiyeh, displaying the colors of the Palestinian flag on his shoulders, had dark sunglasses, and a chin strap-style beard.
Falafel Yoni was listed on boycott lists circulating online that called for boycotting businesses perceived as supporting Israel, although the owner clarified that his restaurant has intentionally avoided making any political statements.
One of the suspects admitted to striking the young girl because she had made "objectionable remarks about Palestine". Three individuals will face charges of aggravated rape, aggravated sexual assault, attempted extortion, invasion of privacy, death threats, violence, and insults, with the latter two offenses being aggravated due to the victim's religious affiliation.
A horrifying Columbia report on antisemitism reveals that faculty and students have harassed, targeted, and embarrassed Jewish students, according to a Haaretz article. A Harvard dean of social science wrote in an op-ed that freedom of speech shouldn't extend to faculty who criticize the university's leadership.
Mayor Eric Adams swiftly condemned the acts, stating, "This is not peaceful protest or free speech. This is a crime, and it's overt, unacceptable antisemitism. These actions will never be tolerated in New York City."
A new RIAS report reveals 83% increase in 2023, with over half occurring after Hamas assault on Israel.
Grzegorz Braun gained notoriety last December for extinguishing a Hanukkah menorah in the Polish parliament with a fire extinguisher, labeling Judaism as a "cult of the Talmud and Satan."