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Yale Enforces Policies After Itamar Ben-Gvir Visit Amid Antisemitism Protests; Trump Targets 2,000 Foreign Students, UNLV Protests

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Updated Apr 26, 2025, 11:20 AM

Yale University has recently been the center of controversy following protests and incidents related to antisemitism and pro-Palestinian activism on campus. During a visit by Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jewish students reportedly faced hostility, including assaults with unknown liquid substances and water bottles, allegedly by pro-terror sympathizers and pro-Palestinian students. Law enforcement was criticized for not intervening in some incidents. In response, Yale enforced its policies by clearing protest areas and de-registering a student organization involved in the disturbances.

The U.S. Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism expressed cautious encouragement regarding Yale’s actions. Concurrently, the Trump administration has been actively cracking down on foreign students, particularly those supporting Palestinian causes, with about 2,000 students facing legal actions following President Trump’s executive order targeting antisemitism. This crackdown has led to protests on other campuses, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where students and community members rallied against visa revocations. U.S. universities are providing guidance and support to foreign students affected by these immigration policies. The Trump administration’s measures and Yale’s handling of campus antisemitism have drawn both support and criticism amid ongoing tensions in higher education institutions.

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