- Chancellors from Syracuse, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis testified that anti-Israel campus unrest was driven by “organized networks” including Iran, with Syracuse’s Kent Syverud stating the demonstrations were “encouraged from Iran” and involved few local students. Vanderbilt’s Daniel Diermeier described it as an “imported” playbook coordinated by external forces.
- Former Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines confirmed in July 2024 that Iran provided financial support to protesters. Lawsuits allege Hamas coordination with U.S. campus groups, including a Columbia University “propaganda arm” distributing a “Day of Resistance Toolkit” on October 8, 2023, promoting Hamas materials and unified resistance under militant command.
- Panelists urged congressional investigations into non-governmental and foreign entities fueling protests, with Diermeier emphasizing the need for a fuller picture of external influences. Leaders highlighted countering pro-terrorist rhetoric like “globalize the intifada” as part of combating antisemitism on campuses. Read More
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