A Yale University professor called Israel "genocidal" and "murderous."
A student-led petition calling for her ouster has more than 44,000 signatures.
In response to the backlash, Yale University has reasserted its commitment to freedom of speech.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to the petition, Grewal posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on October 7 to say that she was praying for the people of Palestine.
Crispe said in the petition that condoning violence and advocating for a terrorist organization are values that that "run contrary to the values of Yale University."
Persons:
Yale, —, Netanel Crispe, Zareena Grewal, Grewal, Crispe
Organizations:
Yale University, Service, Hamas, Yale, NBC Connecticut, West Bank
Locations:
Israel, Palestine, Gaza