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Columbia University suspends outspoken pro-Israel professor for harassment

Columbia University Assistant Professor Shai Davidai is denied access to the main campus after his security card was deactivated, to prevent him from accessing the lawn occupied by pro-Palestinian student demonstrators on Monday, April 22, 2024 in New York City, the United States [Stefan Jeremiah/AP Photo]

A divisive and outspoken pro-Israel professor at Columbia University in New York City was temporarily suspended after the prestigious school said he “repeatedly harassed and intimidated University employees in violation of University policy”.

Shai Davidai, an assistant professor in the business school, has become a fixture on campus and on social media for his aggressive, pro-Israel advocacy and criticism of pro-Palestine students and faculty, whom he regularly accuses of supporting “terrorism”.

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