Controversial Israel-Palestine film screening sparks potential discipline at UPenn

University of Pennsylvania student organizers who screened a film critical of Israel on campus against the university's direction may face disciplinary consequences. The screening of the film, "Israelism," by Penn Chavurah, a progressive Jewish student group, took place despite the university's attempt to postpone it. The Middle East Center's director resigned before the screening, allegedly due to pressure from administrators. The university has been embroiled in controversy over its handling of antisemitism on campus, and tensions have escalated following recent incidents. The students who organized the screening may be referred to the Office of Community Standards and Accountability to determine if a violation of the Code of Student Conduct occurred.