Boston, MA Tufts University accused of antisemitism on campus

Tufts University is being accused of antisemitism on campus.

The Anti-Defamation League of New England wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that it was "appalled by reports of vile antisemitism during a student senate meeting" at the university on Sunday.

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Appalled by reports of vile antisemitism during a student senate meeting @Tufts yesterday. In addition to confronting the passage of pro-BDS resolutions on campus, Jewish students were reportedly told they smelled, were spat on, and overheard blatantly antisemitic comments from…
— ADL New England (@ADL_NewEngland) March 4, 2024

Proposed resolutions concerning the Israel-Hamas war were discussed at the meeting, according to The Boston Globe.

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ADL New England urged the school to immediately launch an investigation into the allegations and take steps to address these concerns, the Globe reported.

A statement from the Tufts University president obtained by the Globe acknowledges the accusations and promises a thorough investigation.