Northwestern University has given in to the demands of pro-Palestinian protestors who established an encampment last week. The university has agreed to provide scholarships for Palestinians, appoint Palestinian faculty, and offer special housing for Muslim students. In exchange, the students have agreed to dismantle their tents and protest during daylight hours in Deering Meadow.
The activists in the encampment not only prevented other students from entering but also stole an American flag from pro-Israel counter-demonstrators and vandalized university buildings. Jewish students felt threatened by the presence of the encampment.
Northwestern University has made commitments to support Palestinian students and faculty. They will establish an Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility and provide funding for scholarships and housing for MENA/Muslim students. Funds for these initiatives will be raised by the university.
However, local Jewish leaders criticized President Michael Schill for the agreement, accusing him of betraying Jewish students and faculty. Faculty members also expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the negotiation process.
Overall, the agreement between Northwestern University and the protestors has caused controversy and sparked backlash from various groups.
