The Senate committee holds a hearing on antisemitism on American university campuses due to a rise in incidents since the Hamas attack on Israel. President Trump threatens to cut funding for universities not addressing antisemitism, like Columbia University.
Key Points
Senate committee hearing on antisemitism
Rise in antisemitism following Hamas attack on Israel
President Trump's threat to revoke federal funding
Incident at Columbia University in March
Pros
Raising awareness of antisemitism on college campuses
Potential for universities to take action to address the issue
Cons
Potential impact on universities losing federal funding
Possible challenges in effectively combating antisemitism