AdvertisementAdvertisementThe University of Pennsylvania "should have moved faster" in condemning the antisemitic views of speakers that appeared at a recent Palestinian literary festival held on campus, its president said.
He was also one of 4,000 people to sign a letter condemning the university for hosting the festival.
But, in light of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, Rowan said the response was not enough.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn the statement Sunday, Magill said that the university could've been more forceful in condemning anti-Semitism in its initial statement on the festival.
I, and this University, are horrified by and condemn Hamas's terrorist assault on Israel and their violent atrocities against civilians.
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