Congress Initiates Inquiry into Anti-Semitism Claims at UC Berkeley
University Under Fire for Alleged Anti-Semitic Atmosphere
A pro-Palestinian protest at UC Berkeley, Oct. 25, 2023 (Kevin Fagan/Twitter)
UC Berkeley faces an intensified congressional investigation into claims of anti-Semitic acts and negligence in protecting its Jewish community.
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is pressing for details from Berkeley regarding past anti-Semitic incidents, signaling deep concern over the university’s handling of such matters. This follows a letter spotlighted by the Washington Free Beacon, calling out the university’s inadequate response to incidences of anti-Semitism on campus.
Hot on the heels of a violent disruption at an event featuring Israeli lawyer Ran Bar-Yoshafat, which escalated to physical assaults against Jewish students, the House committee, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx, is taking decisive action with its investigation.
Further incidents, including the recent blockade of the iconic Sather Gate by anti-Israel protesters and subsequent harassment of Jewish students, have put the campus on the legislative radar as part of a broader scrutiny involving prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT.
“UC Berkeley’s failure to address this activity breaches a specific and longstanding university commitment…and constitutes a selective dereliction of duty to enforce university rules against harassment,” the committee emphatically stated in its missive to the institution.
A spike in anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiment is taking root nationwide, mirrored by the uptick at Berkeley following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
An explosive anti-semitism/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>lawsuit has thrown a spotlight on the university, alleging it allowed unchecked anti-Semitism. Documented incidents, like the assault on a Jewish student sporting an Israeli flag, paint a troubling picture of campus dynamics.
In response to these allegations, the House Committee is demanding a comprehensive turnover of documents concerning anti-Semitic activities and the university’s approach to managing this hate-filled climate.
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