A pro-Palestinian student organization at Harvard University has been suspended for allegedly violating school policies, as reported by the student group and a source familiar with the suspension. The Palestine Solidarity Committee at Harvard was found to have cohosted events with non-recognized organizations, leading to its suspension.
The organization took to its social media platforms to address the suspension, emphasizing its commitment to advocating for divestment from apartheid, occupation, and genocide. Despite the suspension, the group urged the Harvard community to continue supporting the movement for Palestinian liberation.
In response to inquiries, university spokesperson Holly J. Jensen stated that Harvard collaborates closely with recognized student organizations to ensure compliance with the Student Organization Resource Guide. The university's commitment to enforcing policies in a content-neutral manner was highlighted, with all student organizations mandated to undergo annual training on these policies. Any organization found in violation of the policy is subject to corrective action.
The suspension of the Palestine Solidarity Committee comes amidst a backdrop of protests on college campuses nationwide, underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The incident at Harvard serves as a reminder of the complexities and sensitivities surrounding advocacy efforts on contentious global issues within academic institutions.
