ASU Scholar Suspended Following Confrontation at Pro-Israel Rally

Arizona State University investigates a heated altercation involving a scholar and a hijab-wearing woman, sparking calls for his dismissal.

Jonathan Yudelman, a postdoctoral scholar at ASU, is under investigation after a video surfaced showing him verbally confronting a Muslim woman at a rally.
The incident, which occurred during a pro-Israel demonstration near ASU's Tempe campus, led to Yudelman being placed on administrative leave.
Footage from the event shows Yudelman advancing towards the woman, who accused him of disrespecting her religious boundaries.
The Arizona chapter of the Islamic Relations has urged ASU to terminate Yudelman's employment due to the confrontation.
ASU has referred the case to the Tempe Police Department for further investigation, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining a safe environment.