"Examining the Weaponization of Antisemitism: Resignations and Congressional Traps"

University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill has resigned following a contentious congressional hearing on antisemitism and efforts to restrict pro-Palestinian speech on campus. Magill, along with presidents from Harvard and MIT, faced questioning from Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who equated the term "intifada" with a call for violent armed resistance against Israel and asked if admissions offers would be rescinded for students advocating for the murder of Jews. The resignations come amid a broader movement to limit the ability of those supporting Palestinian rights to organize on college campuses. Critics argue that the focus should be on addressing the ongoing violence in Gaza rather than restricting free speech.