Harvard, Maria Ressa, and Anti-Israel Views
Harvard's commencement speaker, Maria Ressa, compared Israel to Nazi Germany and accused the country of targeting news reporters. Her editorial has sparked concerns about anti-Israel views at Harvard.
Key Points
- Maria Ressa compared Israel to Nazi Germany and accused them of targeting journalists
- Ressa's editorial could be considered anti-Semitic under the IHRA's working definition
- Rappler's coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict has been contentious
Pros
- Highlighting concerns about anti-Israel sentiment at universities
Cons
- Potentially contributing to anti-Israel bias and misinformation