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Columbia University said it is “totally committed to fighting anti -Semitism” after three federal agencies announced that they would review the contracts and subsidies of the school after their “apparent failure” to protect Jewish students during protests on the campus against Israel.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Education (DOE) and the Administration of General Services of the United States (GSA) will carry out the review, they said on Monday.
Columbia University He has responded to the announcement, saying that they plan to review communication and expect to fight anti -Semitism with the Trump administration.
“Columbia is totally committed to Fighting anti -Semitism And all forms of discrimination, and we are resolved to ask, promote or glorify violence or terror, they don’t take place in our university, “said the university.” We expect continuous work with the new federal administration to combat anti -Semitism, and we will continue to make all efforts to guarantee the safety and well -being of our students, teachers and staff. “
Anti-Israel agitators meet at the Campus of the University of Columbia in New York City on Monday, April 22, 2024. The university announced that all classes would take place practically today in response to the ongoing demonstrations on the campus. (Peter Gerber)
The news occurs after the Senate confirmed the election of President Donald Trump for the Secretary of Education in Linda McMahon, who agrees with the president’s desire to close the DOE.
McMahon has also said that he plans to concentrate on addressing the anti -Semitism of the campus and the initiatives ofi.
“The Americans have observed with horror for more than a year, since Jewish students have been attacked and harassed in the elite university campus. The illegal camps and manifestations have completely paralyzed the operations of the daily campus, which prevent Jewish students with learning opportunities from which they are entitled,” said the McMahon statement.
McMahon was confirmed by the Senate on Monday to serve as the next Secretary of Education. (Getty images)
She said that learning institutions have the responsibility of protecting all students from discrimination, especially those who receive federal funds.
“Columbia’s apparent failure to defend its end of this basic agreement raises very serious questions about the institution’s ability to continue doing business with the United States government,” he said, in part.
GSA will facilitate the review of the federal funds received by Columbia, including subsidies and contracts reviews throughout the federal government.
“GSA is still committed to defending federal acquisition standards and ensuring that government contracts reflect the values of our nation, including the fight against anti -Semitism (SIC),” said the federal commissioner of the acquisition service and member of the working group Josh Gruenbaum. “With this association, we will be working throughout the government to end the culture of anti -Semitism (SIC) in our higher education institutions, which is notifying all institutions that will not be tolerated according to the executive order of President Trump.”
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A “free Palestine” flag hangs inside a building in Barnard College in New York. (X/Columbia Jewish and Israeli Students)
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Columbia students occupied a building in Barnard College last week in protest Two students who were expelled after interrupting an Israeli history class by attacking Jewish students with anti -Semitic flyers.
During the protest, they allegedly assaulted the security guards, sending one to the hospital and causing more than $ 30,000 in damage to school.
