Exploring the nuances of divestment from Israel, including debates on singling out Israel, allegations of anti-Semitism, and comparisons with other nations like Russia or Saudi Arabia. The chapter emphasizes the distinction between critiquing Israel's policies and its existence, featuring perspectives from both supporters and critics of BDS ahead of the significant UC Regents meeting.
Protestors at universities across the country have been demanding that their institutions divest from companies that are tied to Israel or the war in Gaza, a demand universities have long rejected as antisemitic.
On today’s Big Take podcast, Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg higher education reporter Janet Lorin and California reporter Eliyahu Kamisher about what’s really inside endowment funds and why universities are unlikely to yield to the calls of disclose and divest.
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