A Columbia University professor who called Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel 'awesome' has been cleared to teach a new class on Zionism, drawing criticism.
A Columbia University professor who called Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel 'awesome' will be teaching an upcoming course on Zionism at the Ivy League school. The class led by Joseph Massad will cover the 'History of the Jewish Enlightenment in 19th century Europe and the development of Zionism through the current peace process between the state of Israel and the Arab states and the Palestinian national movement,' according to a description on Columbia’s website.
COLUMBIA GROUP’S ANTISEMITIC NEWSPAPER DRAWS OUTRAGE FROM NY LAWMAKER, AS UNIVERSITY INVESTIGATES Columbia University and Massad did not immediately respond to requests for comment by Fox News Digital. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., a staunch ally of Israel in Congress, criticized the class on X, saying, 'Why should U.S.
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