Columbia University barred assistant professor Shai Davidai from campus after allegations of harassment during an October 7 protest.

Davidai’s participation in the protest, marking Hamas' attack anniversary, led to criticism for comparing university officials to Nazi administrators.

University’s Stance on Free Speech "Columbia supports free speech but won’t tolerate actions deemed as harassment", Davidai’s suspension won’t impact his compensation or rank.

Allegations Against DavidaiPrevious accusations claim Davidai endangered marginalized students and bullied pro-Palestine students, sparking calls for his resignation

Davidai claims his suspension reflects bias against Jewish voices on campus, questioning the university's standard for academic freedom.

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