{"id":2105351,"date":"2023-11-21T19:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T00:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-for-supporting-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T19:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T00:26:03","slug":"nyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-for-supporting-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-for-supporting-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"NYU Fires Prestigious Cancer Doctor for Supporting Israel"},"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\">16<\/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%2Fnyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-for-supporting-israel%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=2105351&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>Jewish Cancer Biologist Sues\u200b NYU for Wrongful Termination Over Social Media Posts<\/h2>\n<p>A prominent Jewish cancer biologist, Dr. Benjamin \u2064Neel, has filed a \u200clawsuit against New York University\u200b Langone&#8217;s\u2064 Perlmutter Cancer Center, claiming wrongful termination. The lawsuit\u2063 alleges that he was\u200c fired due to his social media posts related to the Israel-Gaza \u200dWar, according to \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/cancer-doctor-fired-israel-hamas-posts-lawsuit-nyu-langone-2023-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Neel, who\u2062 previously served as the director \u200cof the Perlmutter Cancer Center, argues\u200c that he became a &#8220;casualty&#8221;\u200d of the cancer center&#8217;s attempt to appear impartial. \u2062He accuses \u200cNYU \u2062of religious discrimination, claiming that the university did not follow any proper process before dismissing him, as reported by the independent student-run campus\u2062 newspaper <a href=\"https:\/\/nyunews.com\/news\/2023\/11\/20\/nyu-langone-neel-lawsuit\/#:~:text=The%20former%20director%20of%20NYU%20Langone%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Square \u200dNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit states that Dr. Neel was \u2062terminated after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-for-supporting-israel\/\" title=\"NYU Fires Prestigious Cancer Doctor for Supporting Israel\">sharing social\u200c media posts\u2063 critical<\/a> of those who supported violence against Israelis during the Hamas terror attacks in southern Israel. He alleges that his employer suspended\u200b him\u200b before \u2063ultimately violating the employee agreement by firing him, according \u200dto Business Insider.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Neel&#8217;s lawsuit seeks a trial by jury and over\u2062 $5,000 in damages. His\u2062 attorney, Milton Williams, expressed disappointment in the \u200dtreatment of his client, stating that it is \u2063unjust\u2062 for someone\u2062 with\u200c such a distinguished career to\u2064 be &#8220;unceremoniously dumped&#8221; for expressing his views on his private social media account, as reported by Business Insider.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit highlights specific posts that Dr. Neel reshared, including a cartoon featuring climate \u200cactivist Greta Thunberg and a \u2064post about the\u200d solidarity between the\u2062 queer \u2063community\u200b and Palestine. NYU Langone spokesman Steve Ritea claims that Dr. Neel violated the center&#8217;s Social Media Policy and Code of Conduct, emphasizing the institution&#8217;s\u200c commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for \u200ball employees and patients, as stated in a statement shared \u2063with the student newspaper.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>The Western Journal has been labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about what is happening in America.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech\u2064 and\u200d woke\u2064 advertisers dictate the content we \u200bshare with our community. We stand \u200cfor truth. We stand for\u2062 freedom. 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Your support means we can continue to expose false narratives and defend traditional American values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with\u200b us by\u2062 donating\u200c today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for\u2062 your support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The \u2064post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nyu-fires-prestigious-cancer-doctor-supporting-israel\/\">NYU Fires Prestigious Cancer Doctor for Supporting Israel<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c How \u200dcan an employer create an inclusive environment for all of its employees, as\u200c stated in the Washington Square News article?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Fe and inclusive environment for \u200ball its employees, as stated in the Washington\u2062 Square \u200dNews article.<\/p>\n<p>The case raises important questions about the boundaries of \u200bfreedom of speech and expression in the\u200d workplace, particularly when it comes\u2063 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cancel-culture-mob-slams-transgender-author-and-activist-for-allegedly-working-at-lockheed-martin\/\" title=\"Cancel Culture Mob Slams Transgender Author And Activist For Allegedly Working At Lockheed Martin\u00a0\">personal social media accounts<\/a>. Dr.\u200b Neel argues that his posts were\u2064 made on his private account and did not violate any\u200b employment policies, while \u2064NYU Langone maintains that \u200dhis actions were in violation of the center&#8217;s\u2064 established guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Religious discrimination is another significant aspect of the case. Dr. Neel\u2062 alleges that his termination was motivated\u200c by\u2064 religious \u200cbias, as his posts related to the Israel-Gaza\u200b conflict centered \u2064around his\u2064 Jewish identity. This raises concerns\u200d about the treatment of individuals of different religious backgrounds in academic and professional settings, and the \u2064potential impact \u200bon their\u200d careers.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 controversy surrounding this case extends\u2064 beyond the individuals involved. It touches on the broader issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict \u200band the polarization of opinions surrounding it. Social media has become a platform for individuals to express their views and engage in discussions on various topics, including sensitive political matters. However, the\u200b consequences of these online\u2062 discussions can spill over into the professional realm, as demonstrated by Dr. Neel&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of this lawsuit will set an important precedent in determining the extent to which employers can regulate employees&#8217; social media \u200cactivity outside of working hours. It will also \u200cshed light on the\u200c responsibility of individuals \u2063to consider the potential impact \u2064of their online presence on their professional lives. Balancing freedom of expression with the\u2063 need for respectful and inclusive workplaces is a complex issue that\u2062 continues to evolve in the age of social \u200bmedia.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Neel&#8217;s case serves as a reminder of the\u2064 delicate balance\u2063 between personal opinions and\u2063 professional responsibilities in the digital age. As social media remains a prominent tool for communication and engagement,\u2064 it is crucial for individuals to exercise caution and be mindful of the potential implications of their online actions.\u200c Employers, on the other \u2064hand, must carefully consider the boundaries they establish for employees&#8217; online behavior, ensuring a fair and inclusive \u200cenvironment that upholds \u2062both freedom of expression and respect for all individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Jewish cancer biologist who headed New York University Langone\u2019s Perlmutter Cancer Center sued his employer for wrongful termination after he was allegedly fired for social media posts related to the current Israel-Gaza War. Dr. Benjamin Neel, the former director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center, filed the lawsuit Thursday in the New York State Supreme<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":372,"featured_media":2105352,"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":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2105351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"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\/2105351","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\/372"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2105351"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105351\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2105352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2105351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2105351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2105351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}