Columbia University Professor Resigns After Learning that Virulent Jew-Hater Joseph Massad, Who Called Oct 7 Hamas Attacks ‘Awesome’, Will Teach Course on Zionism

Columbia University professor Lawrence Rosenblatt announced his resignation after learning that Joseph Massad, a professor at the college who called Hamas’s October 7 massacre “awesome,” will be allowed to teach a class on the “history of the Jewish Enlightenment in 19th century Europe and the development of Zionism through the current peace process.” Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres compared the situation to getting former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke to teach a course on antiracism. (Free Press)

Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres compared the situation to getting former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke to teach a course on antiracism.”

On the other hand, Columbia University temporarily bans pro-Israel professor.

Columbia University should loose it’s accreditation at once.

Columbia professor who called Oct 7 Hamas attacks ‘awesome’ to teach course on Zionism

Rep Richie Torres criticizes Joseph Massad’s class, asks ‘what’s next at Columbia?’

By Greg Norman Fox News, December 16, 2024:

A Columbia University professor who called Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel “awesome” will be teaching an upcoming course on Zionism at the Ivy League school.

The class led by Joseph Massad will cover the “History of the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskala) in 19th century Europe and the development of Zionism through the current peace process between the state of Israel and the Arab states and the Palestinian national movement,” according to a description on Columbia’s website.

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The day after Hamas launched its bloody attack on Israel, Massad posted a column on the website The Electronic Intifada, saying, “The sight of the Palestinian resistance fighters storming Israeli checkpoints separating Gaza from Israel was astounding, not only to the Israelis but especially to the Palestinian and Arab peoples who came out across the region to march in support of the Palestinians in their battle against their cruel colonizers.”

“No less awesome were the scenes witnessed by millions of jubilant Arabs who spent the day watching the news, of Palestinian fighters from Gaza breaking through Israel’s prison fence or gliding over it by air,” he added.

A Columbia University spokesperson told Fox News Digital that “Professor Massad’s statements following the terrorist attack on October 7th created pain for many in our community and contributed to the deep controversy on our campus.

“We have consistently condemned any celebration or promotion of violence or terror. We remain committed to principles of free expression and the open exchange of viewpoints and perspectives through opportunities for constructive dialogue and understanding throughout our campus community, and we seek to provide a learning environment and classrooms that promote intellectual inquiry and analytical thinking along with civility, tolerance, and respect,” the spokesperson continued.

“Professor Massad’s class is one of three courses Columbia students can elect to take next semester on the subject of Zionism and the history of Israel, two of which are offered through Columbia’s Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. Professor Massad’s class is limited to 60 students and is not a required course,” the spokesperson added.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., a staunch ally of Israel in Congress, criticized the class on X, saying, “Why should U.S. taxpayers subsidize ideological indoctrination that glorifies the mass murder, maiming, mutilation, rape, and abduction of Jews and Israelis?”