{"id":2061243,"date":"2023-10-09T20:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T00:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack-2\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T20:41:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T00:41:50","slug":"elite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Elite college students accuse Israel of being responsible for Hamas terror attack."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack-2%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2061243&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<p>\n          <span>Image\u200b Credit<\/span>FDRLST \/ \u200cCanva<br \/>\n\u2064       \u200b\n        <\/p>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Over 30 Harvard student organizations made a powerful joint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblaze.com\/news\/31-student-run-organizations-at-harvard-say-israel-entirely-at-fault-for-hamas-attacks?utm_source=dlvr.it&#038;utm_medium=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement<\/a> on the day of the assault, firmly stating that Israel bears full responsibility for the ongoing\u2062 violence.<\/p>\n<p>Columbia University students \u2063from the groups Students for Justice in\u2064 Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace confidently <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/zach_kessel\/status\/1711434301361774633?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asserted<\/a> that the Israeli extremist government, along with other Western governments, holds the weight of responsibility for the war and casualties. Similarly, \u2064Students for\u200c Justice in Palestine at \u2062Northwestern University <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/zach_kessel\/status\/1711448383909433799?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affirmed<\/a> their unwavering commitment to shedding light on \u200bthe profound\u200d injustices faced by the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n<p>All these statements employed left-wing, anti-colonial language. Harvard \u2062students described\u2063 Israel \u2062as an &#8220;apartheid \u200dregime&#8221; that has\u2062 forced Palestinians into &#8220;colonial retaliation.&#8221; \u2062Columbia students characterized Israelis as &#8220;extremist&#8230; colonial-settlers.&#8221; Northwestern University students stated that it is a &#8220;grievous miscarriage \u2062of justice&#8221;\u200c to portray Palestinians as the aggressors in this occupation and that it is morally untenable to depict\u200b Israel as \u2062the victim.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From Algeria to Ireland, from South Africa to \u2064Vietnam, from East Timur to Tibet, and from Native American\u2062 to Black American \u2063civil\u200c rights\u200c struggles, the \u200dhuman desire for autonomy and dignity has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack\/\" title=\"College students accuse Israel of being responsible for the Hamas terror attack.\">historically remained powerful<\/a> and unwavering,&#8221; wrote\u200d the Northwestern students. &#8220;The Palestinian narrative and efforts \u2063are woven from this same fabric of endurance and determination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These statements have attracted criticism from various professors \u2062and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/world\/top-republican-slams-alma-mater-harvard-after-student-groups-blame-israel-for-hamas-attack\/ar-AA1hW5Z8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alumni<\/a> of the schools. Former Harvard University president and former\u200d National Economic Council for President Obama, Lawrence\u2062 Summers, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LHSummers\/status\/1711421307227607255?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expressed<\/a> his disillusionment and alienation on Twitter, \u2062stating\u2063 that he has never felt this way in his nearly 50 years of affiliation with Harvard. Summers\u2063 also criticized the Harvard Administration for failing to\u2063 condemn and distance the University \u2062from the student groups&#8217; statement.<\/p>\n<p>Investigative journalist Christopher Rufo <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1711435236859396448?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responded<\/a> to Summers \u2064by pointing out \u200bhis \u200down\u2064 responsibility, asking what he did\u2063 to\u2063 stop these cultural \u200cforces that had been gathering on Ivy League\u2063 campuses for decades. Rufo \u2063then shared a list of &#8220;current Harvard courses on\u200b &#8216;decolonization.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s amazing to me\u2064 how many\u200c center-left\u2062 intellectuals, who \u200dhave \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack-2\/\" title=\"Elite college students accuse Israel of being responsible for Hamas terror attack.\">spent decades making excuses<\/a> for the rhetoric\u200c of &#8216;decolonization,&#8217; are now shocked to see what it means: the targeted demonization and murder of the &#8216;oppressor class,'&#8221; Rufo wrote in a separate\u200c tweet.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p>\n        <span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Here are some of the current Harvard courses on &#8220;decolonization,&#8221; promoting theories \u2063of &#8220;anticolonial struggle&#8221; and\u200d &#8220;how BIPOC communities forged [intersectional] solidarities to rebel against global white\u2064 supremacy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In practice, decolonization means Gaza-style violence. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jygas8Pqox\">pic.twitter.com\/jygas8Pqox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            \u200d  \u200b     \u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1711452998570774872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2023<\/a>\n          <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Boomer hippies thought K-12 \u2064progressive \u2063indoctrination \u2064would turn kids into sensitive, \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elite-college-students-blame-israel-for-hamas-terror-attack\/\" title=\"Elite college students accuse Israel of being responsible for the recent Hamas terror attack.\">feminized pro-choice climate change activists<\/a>. But oops, they turned them into vicious little fanatics thirsty for blood instead,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KeenanPeachy\/status\/1711431706212000072?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added<\/a> Federalist Senior Contributor Peachy Keenan.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Evita Duffy-Alfonso is a staff writer for \u2064The Federalist and\u2063 the co-founder of the Chicago Thinker. She has a deep love for the Midwest, lumberjack sports,\u2063 writing, and her family. \u200cFollow her on Twitter at\u200d @evitaduffy_1 or contact her at evita@thefederalist.com.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can universities \u2064strike \u200da balance between protecting freedom of speech and ensuring a safe\u2064 and inclusive environment for all \u2063students, regardless of their differing views on the \u2062Israeli-Palestinian \u200bconflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And anti-Israel activism, are now shocked \u2014 shocked! \u2014 that the movement is turning against them,&#8221; Rufo tweeted.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the criticism, some Harvard students defended their statements, arguing that they are exercising their right to\u2064 free speech and expressing their support for justice and human rights. They believe that Israel&#8217;s actions against Palestinians constitute a violation of international \u2064law and\u2064 human rights standards.<\/p>\n<p>This debate highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of \u2063universities in discussing and addressing these issues. While universities should be spaces for open\u200c dialogue and diverse opinions, the \u2062question arises as to \u2062whether certain language and narratives can perpetuate division and \u200bnegativity.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063also raises questions about the responsibility of universities to ensure a balanced\u2064 and\u200d fair representation of different perspectives. Should universities take a stand on political issues or should they remain\u2063 neutral\u200b and provide a platform\u200d for all viewpoints?<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the discussion extends to the influence of\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-launches-lgbt-toolkit-for-schools-that-includes-some-alarming-instructions\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Releases LGBT 'Toolkit' for Schools with Concerning Guidelines\">student-led organizations<\/a> on campus and their ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mainstream-media-and-big-techs-seismic-shift-to-the-left\/\" title=\"Mainstream Media and Big Tech\u2019s Seismic Shift to the Left\">shape public opinion<\/a>.\u2063 These groups play a crucial role in advocating for social justice and raising awareness \u200dabout important issues. However, it is essential to critically examine their approaches and consider the potential consequences\u2063 of their statements.<\/p>\n<p>While it is\u200c crucial\u200c to promote academic freedom and free expression, \u2064it is equally important to foster an environment where\u200b diverse perspectives are\u200c respected and encouraged. Universities need to strike a balance between protecting \u200cfreedom \u200cof speech and ensuring that all students feel \u2064safe and included on campus, regardless of\u2062 their differing views.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli-Palestinian conflict raises complex questions without \u200beasy\u2064 answers. It requires a\u2064 nuanced understanding of\u200b historical,\u2063 political, and \u200bsocial contexts. Universities \u2063have\u200b a unique opportunity\u2062 to \u200bengage in thoughtful and constructive discussions that can contribute \u2064to the pursuit of \u2063peace, justice, and reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, universities must strive to\u200d be spaces of intellectual \u200cgrowth and understanding, where students \u2063can explore different viewpoints and challenge their own beliefs. It is through dialogue \u2062and respectful engagement that \u2064progress can \u200cbe made towards a more inclusive and peaceful society.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>falls squarely on Israel&#8217;s shoulders.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1623,"featured_media":2061244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2061243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2061243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1623"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2061243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2061243\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2061244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2061243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2061243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2061243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}