
Harvard president addresses backlash following student groups' statement blaming Israel for violence
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Harvard president Claudine Gay issued a more forceful message Thursday evening as the university faces backlash following student groups' statement blaming Israel for Hamas' attacks.
She continued by saying members of the Harvard community have a choice to either "fan the flames of division and hatred" or to "try to be a force for something different and better."
"People have asked me where we stand. So let me be clear. Our university rejects terrorism. That includes the barbaric atrocities perpetrated by Hamas. Our university rejects hate. Hate of Jews. Hate of Muslims. Hate of any group of people based on their faith, their national origin, or any aspect of their identity. Our University rejects the harassment or intimidation of individuals based on their beliefs," Gay said.