Columbia University has said that an assistant professor from its business school, who has been an outspoken vocal critic of the pro-Palestinian protests, has been temporarily barred from campus.
Ben Chang, a spokesperson for Columbia, said the decision to restrict Shai Davidai’s access was based on allegations that he has harassed and intimidated other employees.
Chang said Columbia has respected Davidai’s right to express his views and that the restrictions were implemented due to his conduct on Oct. 7 of this year, the first anniversary of the Hamas-led terrorist attack in which more than 1,200 people were killed in Israel.
“His freedom of speech has not been limited and is not being limited now,” Chang said in a statement. “Columbia, however, does not tolerate threats of intimidation, harassment, or other threatening behavior by its employees.”…