ASU Academic Banned for Confrontation at Pro-Israel Protest

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Arizona State University academic Jonathan Yudelman was banned from the institution after a viral video showed him confronting a woman in a hijab during a pro-Israel protest. Yudelman resigned before the incident and is no longer allowed on campus.

Key Points

  • Jonathan Yudelman, an ASU academic, was banned from the institution after a video showed him confronting a woman in a hijab during a pro-Israel protest
  • Yudelman had already resigned from his position before the incident
  • The university referred the matter to Tempe city police for investigation
  • Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests on campuses have led to increased tensions and conflicts nationwide

Pros

  • ASU took swift action to address the incident and severed ties with the academic
  • The university emphasized its commitment to protecting freedom of speech while condemning threatening or violent behavior

Cons

  • The incident led to a confrontation that involved disrespectful and potentially harassing language