{"id":2089723,"date":"2023-11-03T22:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T02:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-on-campuses-amid-israel-hamas-war\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T22:13:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T02:13:40","slug":"house-passes-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-on-campuses-amid-israel-hamas-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-on-campuses-amid-israel-hamas-war\/","title":{"rendered":"House condemns campus antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war."},"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\">14<\/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%2Fhouse-passes-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-on-campuses-amid-israel-hamas-war%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=2089723&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>The House Condemns \u2064Support for Terrorist Groups and Antisemitism on College Campuses<\/h2>\n<p>The House\u200c of Representatives passed a resolution on \u2063November 2nd, denouncing the support for Iran-backed terrorist organizations Hamas\u2064 and Hezbollah, as well as campus antisemitism at colleges and universities. The resolution, introduced by Rep.\u200d Burgess\u2064 Owens (R-Utah), aims to create \u200ca safe environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff by condemning the\u200b support of these terrorist groups in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-each-of-bidens-42-executive-orders-will-actually-do\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What Each Of Biden\u2019s 42 Executive Orders Will Actually Do\">higher education institutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution was\u200c passed with an overwhelming majority of 396-23, \u200dwith\u200b twenty-two Democrats and one Republican voting against it. \u2062It calls on colleges and universities to condemn all\u2062 forms of\u2064 antisemitism on campus and ensure\u2063 that Jewish individuals can exercise their free \u200cspeech rights without intimidation. Additionally, it urges \u2062the enforcement of \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-officials-sued-over-alleged-discrimination-against-christian-preschool\/\" title=\"Lawsuit filed against Colorado officials for alleged discrimination against Christian preschool.\">federal\u200b civil rights laws<\/a> to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.<\/p>\n<p>This resolution highlights\u200d the failure\u2064 of \u2062higher education institutions to address and combat antisemitism on campus. It comes at a \u2062time\u2063 when there has been a concerning increase\u200b in antisemitic incidents on college and university campuses.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Cornell University, Campus Police Investigating\u2062 \u2018Horrendous\u2019 Antisemitic\u2064 Threats Made Toward Jewish Students<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/30\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What\u2019s Wrong With the Universities, and How to Fix It: Part 4<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 11\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Recent incidents\u2062 further highlight the urgent need for action. A student \u2062at Cornell University was arrested for making threats against Jewish students. At George Washington University, anti-Semitic messages were projected onto the school&#8217;s library, promoting the annihilation of Israel and celebrating terrorist groups like Hamas.\u2064 Harvard University student groups blamed Israel for the latest conflict \u200dwith Hamas, while a \u2062student at New York University School of Law expressed \u200bsolidarity\u2064 with Palestinians \u200dand vandalized \u200cposters\u2063 of missing Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>Brandeis\u2064 University&#8217;s student \u200bgovernment even rejected a resolution condemning Hamas and calling for the release of hostages. Jewish \u200bstudents \u200cat\u2064 Cooper\u2062 Union\u2064 in New York were \u200ctrapped inside the\u200d library as pro-Palestinian and antisemitic protesters banged on the doors, attempting to\u200d intimidate them.<\/p>\n<p>These incidents are \u200cpart of a disturbing trend, with a 388 percent increase in antisemitic incidents\u200c in the United States between October 7th and October 23rd, \u2064according to the Anti-Defamation League.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific actions can\u2063 colleges and universities take\u2064 to protect Jewish students from harassment, discrimination, and\u200d intimidation on campus?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Combat antisemitism on their campuses and to take decisive action against individuals and groups that express support for terrorist organizations. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of protecting free speech on college campuses while also\u200d denouncing hate speech that targets Jewish students or \u200bpromotes violence and\u2063 terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of campus antisemitism has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. \u2062Jewish students have reported instances of being harassed, intimidated, and discriminated against\u200d solely because of their religious identity. This type of behavior not only creates a hostile environment for \u200bJewish students but also goes against the values of inclusivity and tolerance\u200c that higher education institutions strive to\u2062 uphold.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the resolution specifically singles out Hamas\u2064 and Hezbollah, two Iran-backed terrorist organizations, \u2064for their long\u200c history\u200c of violence and\u200b their continuing threats\u200d to the safety and security of innocent civilians,\u2064 including Jewish communities. By \u200dcondemning the support for these terrorist groups on college campuses, the House is sending a strong message\u2063 that such actions \u200bare \u200cnot acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution also acknowledges the importance of fostering dialogue and free speech on college campuses. It recognizes that students have \u2062the right to express their opinions and engage in \u2063open discussions about important political and social issues. However, it draws a clear \u2063line between free speech and hate speech, emphasizing that the support for terrorist organizations falls into the latter \u200bcategory.<\/p>\n<p>While the overwhelming majority vote in favor of the resolution highlights a united stance against antisemitism and\u2064 terrorism,\u200b it is concerning that a small number of\u2064 lawmakers voted against it. It is crucial for \u200dlawmakers\u2064 to stand together when it comes to condemning\u200d hate \u200cand \u2064violence in all forms, regardless of their political affiliations. By doing so, they can send \u200ca powerful message of unity and support to Jewish students and communities across\u200d the country.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential for colleges and universities to take concrete steps to combat campus antisemitism. This \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-on-campuses-amid-israel-hamas-war\/\" title=\"House condemns campus antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war.\">includes implementing educational programs<\/a> \u2063that promote understanding and awareness of\u2063 Jewish \u2062history, culture, and traditions. It also involves establishing clear guidelines \u200band policies that prohibit hate speech and discrimination on campus, and taking swift and appropriate action against individuals or groups that violate \u2063these\u2063 policies.<\/p>\n<p>The House resolution represents an important step towards \u200daddressing the issue of campus antisemitism\u200d and condemning support for terrorist organizations. It underscores the commitment of lawmakers to protect the rights and safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff on college \u200dcampuses. \u2064However, this \u2064resolution is just the beginning, and it is now up to colleges and universities to take concrete action to create an environment that is truly inclusive and supportive for all students, regardless of their religious \u2063background. Only by working together \u2062can we ensure that our \u200bcampuses \u200care free from hate \u200band violence and \u200bthat they remain places of education, enlightenment, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Nov. 2, the House approved a resolution denouncing college and university backing for Iran-backed terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah, along with campus antisemitism. Introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah), the four-page measure condemned the support of these organizations at higher education institutions, warning of potential consequences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1797,"featured_media":2089724,"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":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2089723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"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\/2089723","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\/1797"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2089723"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089723\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2089724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2089723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2089723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2089723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}