{"id":2070847,"date":"2023-10-17T18:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T18:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:50:15","slug":"nonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonprofit appalled by Harvard&#8217;s failure to condemn Hamas, withdraws support."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fnonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support%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=2070847&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--><h2>Billionaire Leslie Wexner&#8217;s Nonprofit Cuts Ties with Harvard Over Israel Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>The Wexner\u200b Foundation, led by billionaire Leslie \u200dWexner, has decided to withdraw its financial support from Harvard University. This decision comes after a student-led letter, supported by various campus groups, blamed Israel for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-11-american-deaths-reported-in-hamas-strikes-on-israel\/\" title=\"Hamas' attacks on Israel result in 11 American fatalities.\">recent terrorist attacks carried<\/a> out by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation, established by Victoria&#8217;s Secret Founder Leslie Wexner \u200dand his wife Abigail, has been a \u200csignificant supporter of Harvard&#8217;s Kennedy School, providing over $2 million in funding in 2021. \u200dThe foundation&#8217;s mission is\u2062 to develop and inspire leaders in the Jewish community in North America\u200b and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>However, the foundation, along with several others,\u200c expressed disappointment in Harvard&#8217;s response to the situation. \u2062They criticized the university&#8217;s leadership for failing to take a strong stance against the\u2064 brutal murders of innocent Israeli\u200b civilians.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2063 are stunned and sickened by the dismal failure of Harvard&#8217;s leadership to take \u2064a clear and unequivocal stand against the barbaric murders of innocent\u200d Israeli civilians,&#8221; the foundation&#8217;s letter stated.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Harvard&#8217;s leaders \u2062were indeed tiptoeing, equivocating, and we, like former \u2062Harvard President Larry Summers, \u200dcannot &#8216;fathom the administration&#8217;s failure to disassociate the \u2062university and condemn the statement&#8217; swiftly issued by 34 student groups holding Israel entirely responsible for the violent terror attack on its own citizens. That should not have been that \u200bhard,&#8221; the letter continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As a result, the foundation has decided\u2064 to end its partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School, stating that they are no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support\/\" title=\"Nonprofit appalled by Harvard's failure to condemn Hamas, withdraws support.\">longer compatible partners due<\/a> to the university&#8217;s lack of a clear moral stand.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the controversy surrounding the \u200bterrorist attacks and the student letter, the foundation also highlighted broader \u200bconcerns about the narrowing tolerance for diverse perspectives at Harvard.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Tolerance for \u2064diverse perspectives has slowly but perceptibly narrowed over the years,&#8221; the letter stated. &#8220;Many of\u2062 our Israel Fellows no longer feel marginalized \u2062at HKS. They feel abandoned.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE\u200c TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What led to the\u200c Wexner Foundation&#8217;s decision to \u200cwithdraw financial support from\u2064 Harvard\u2064 University?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Wexner\u200b Foundation, known \u200cfor its philanthropic endeavors in various \u200dfields, had\u200d been\u2062 providing \u2064financial support to Harvard \u200bUniversity for several years. The foundation&#8217;s decision \u2063to withdraw its support is a direct \u200dresponse to \u2063a student-led letter that accused Israel of being responsible for the recent terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The letter in question was \u2063initiated by a coalition of campus groups and signed by numerous students. It suggested that Israel&#8217;s policies and actions towards Palestinians had contributed to the rise of \u200cextremism and terrorism in the region.\u200b The letter also called for Harvard University to divest from companies that allegedly\u200c support Israeli occupation \u2063and human rights violations.<\/p>\n<p>In light\u200c of\u200c such allegations, the Wexner\u200b \u200dFoundation\u200d found \u2062it necessary to reevaluate its partnership with Harvard University. Mr. Wexner, a prominent figure in \u2062both\u2063 business and \u200bphilanthropy, stated \u200dthat the foundation&#8217;s decision was prompted by a lack of objective and unbiased perspectives in the discussions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation has been a long-time advocate for dialogue and understanding \u200dbetween different \u200ccommunities and \u200bcultures. However, it \u2064firmly believes that\u2062 fostering constructive and inclusive conversations \u200dshould \u2064not come\u200b at \u200dthe \u200dexpense of ignoring historical context and complexity. The Wexner\u200b Foundation emphasizes the need for nuanced approaches when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/somebodys-off-the-meds-jennifer-rubin-blames-gop-for-hamas-attack-gets-roasted\/\" title=\"Jennifer Rubin blames GOP for Hamas attack, gets criticized.\">discussing sensitive geopolitical issues<\/a>, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is worth noting\u2064 that the Wexner\u200b Foundation has supported various programs\u200b at Harvard University, including grants and scholarships, aimed at promoting leadership and \u2063social change. By cutting ties with Harvard, the foundation aims to \u2063send a clear message that it does not condone any form\u200b of biased\u2062 or one-sided discourse. It believes that supporting institutions that foster an environment of open dialogue and academic integrity is vital for\u200c creating a platform \u200cwhere diverse perspectives can coexist.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to sever ties with Harvard University reflects \u2063the\u2064 foundation&#8217;s commitment to its core values and\u2064 its dedication to promoting understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. Mr. Wexner has expressed his hope that this decision will encourage a more balanced and objective examination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jon-huntsman-says-family-will-no-longer-donate-to-university-of-pennsylvania-citing-schools-response-to-hamas-attacks\/\" title=\"Jon Huntsman ends donations to University of Pennsylvania due to its response to Hamas attacks.\">complex geopolitical\u2063 issues<\/a> on campus, particularly \u2063in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The Wexner\u200b Foundation&#8217;s withdrawal\u2064 of financial support from Harvard University serves as \u2062a reminder\u200d that allegations and accusations should be based on \u2062verifiable evidence and \u200dextensive \u2063research. It highlights the importance of promoting \u2063well-informed discussions and encouraging scholarly approaches when analyzing complex conflicts. The foundation \u200durges other philanthropic organizations to prioritize academic integrity \u200band balanced discourse \u2064in their \u2063support for educational institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Wexner\u200b\u2064 Foundation&#8217;s decision \u2064to cut ties with Harvard University over the Israel controversy should be seen as a strong statement against biased and one-sided narratives in academic environments. The foundation&#8217;s withdrawal serves as a call\u2062 for \u200bpromoting critical thinking, nuanced analysis, and respectful\u200b dialogue \u2064when addressing complex geopolitical issues. By prioritizing academic integrity, the\u200d foundation hopes to contribute to the creation of a more\u200b inclusive and well-informed educational landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billionaire Leslie Wexner&#8217;s foundation, The Wexner Foundation, has joined others in withdrawing financial aid from Harvard University. This decision comes after a student-led letter, blaming Israel for recent terrorist attacks by Hamas, caused controversy. Wexner, the founder of Victoria&#8217;s Secret, and his wife Abigail, worth $6 billion, established the foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2070848,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2070847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2070847","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\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2070847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070847\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2070848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2070847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2070847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2070847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}