"Harvard Faces Backlash Over Hosting Palestinian Professor Defending Hamas Attacks"
Senator John Fetterman criticized Harvard for hosting Palestinian professor Dr. Dalal Saeb Iriqat, who blamed Israel for the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, calling it "truly appalled" and stating that such hate has no place in sanctioned dialogue. Harvard defended the event, stating that the purpose is to provide a venue for debate and discussion, including views that many may find repugnant. The series will feature speakers with diverse perspectives, including former senior adviser to President Trump Jared Kushner and former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Salam Fayyad.