House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, a prominent figure in the fight against antisemitism, has taken a stand against her alma mater Harvard University for what she perceives as a failure to address a recent antisemitic attack on campus. In a scathing letter to Harvard’s leadership, Stefanik accused the university of dragging its feet on investigating the assault of a Jewish student, potentially allowing one of the perpetrators to graduate without facing consequences for their actions.
The incident at Harvard comes in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, which have sparked a wave of antisemitism both in the U.S. and around the world. Stefanik’s criticism of Harvard is just one example of the growing concern over rising anti-Jewish prejudice.
In addition to Stefanik’s letter, other notable figures have spoken out against antisemitism in recent days. A Hamas defector engaged in a heated debate with pro-Palestinian activists, telling them they belong in “a mental asylum.” Meanwhile, a veteran NPR editor called out his employer for ignoring the issue of antisemitism following the Oct. 7 attacks, criticizing the network’s reporting on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Even in Hollywood, the issue of antisemitism is making headlines. “Harry Potter” actress Miriam Margolyes made controversial remarks denouncing Israel as a “vicious genocidal nationalist nation,” drawing criticism from many in the Jewish community.
As incidents of antisemitism continue to rise, business leaders in Chicago have issued a strong statement to Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding a City Council resolution on the conflict in Gaza. The resolution called for a “permanent cease-fire” without fully addressing the role of Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
With tensions high and antisemitism on the rise, it is clear that this issue is not going away anytime soon. Stay tuned for more coverage on this topic from Fox News.
