Billionaire Leon Cooperman Suspends Donations to Columbia University Amid Student Protests Against Israel

Cooperman criticizes Columbia's response to anti-Israel sentiment and the continued employment of a professor who praised Hamas' attacks against Israel, suspending his donations until he sees a "change" in the university's handling of the situation.

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman has suspended his donations to Columbia University due to the institution's handling of anti-Israel sentiment on campus, including the continued employment of a professor who praised Hamas' attacks against Israel.
Cooperman has condemned the university's response to the situation and expressed disapproval for the staff members who refuse to condemn acts of terrorism.
He has previously donated approximately $50 million to Columbia University, but will now donate to other organizations until he sees a change in the university's response.
The university has faced criticism and protests for its handling of the situation, with accusations of condoning and supporting terrorism. Columbia students and faculty held rallies both in support of Palestine and Israel.
Cooperman criticized the students participating in anti-Israel protests, stating they lack understanding of the Middle East and Israel's role in it. He showed concern over whether the anti-Israel sentiment would decrease the value of a Columbia degree.