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Columbia University president answers on antisemitism

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik has condemned antisemitism at a congressional hearing where she defended her handling of Gaza war protests.

When asked if calls for genocide of Jews went against Columbia policy, Dr Shafik unequivocally said they did.

17 April 2024

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