Overview

• Joseph Edelman resigns from Brown University's board over a planned vote on divesting from companies tied to Israel.
• The vote is a response to months of protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, following a deadly attack by Hamas.
• Pro-Palestinian activists argue that divestment is a moral stance against Israeli policies, while critics say it promotes antisemitism.
• Brown University states that the vote is part of a long-standing process to examine moral responsibilities of investments.
• The outcome of the vote could have significant legal and financial repercussions for the university.