Check out the video: Harvard employee loses temper when caught tearing down Israeli hostage posters
Harvard Employee’s Aggressive Act Sparks Controversy
Witness a Harvard University employee’s heated response as he tears down posters depicting Israeli hostages held by terrorists. The intense scene captured in Harvard Yard involves the man, donning a Harvard-branded reflective vest, hastily discarding the posters into a trash bag.
Harvard employees caught in the act of tearing hostage posters.
On the request of our Israeli students to raise awareness of the suffering of their loved ones being held hostage in Gaza, Harvard Chabad has been sponsoring posters of their loved ones. Against university policy… pic.twitter.com/wMuNs4F2LT— Harvard Chabad (@HarvardChabad) March 20, 2024
Condemnation and Consequences
A Harvard University spokesperson expressed strong disapproval of the employee’s behavior, identifying him as a contractor tasked with groundskeeping duties. Prompt actions were taken to ensure the individual’s removal from the campus premises and future work assignments.
Chilling Encounter
The confrontation escalated when an Israeli man, preferring anonymity, sought to understand the poster removal. He was met with hostility and profanity-laden retorts from the individual, causing distress and fear among residents and passersby.
Video footage captures the intense exchange, with the employee aggressively accosting the Israeli man while his colleague tries to intervene.
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Policy Infractions
The incident also sheds light on Harvard’s poster policy, clarifying that authorized flyers should only be removed on designated mornings for cleaning purposes. In this case, the posters were endorsed by Harvard Chabad to raise awareness about the hostages’ plight in Gaza.
Policies for postering posted on a Harvard Yard kiosk.
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Persistent Tensions
The episode reflects ongoing strife on campus, following previous incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism and tensions. Harvard continues to face scrutiny for its handling of such divisive matters.
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This article has been updated to include information provided by a Harvard University spokesman.
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