CUNY Removes Palestinian Studies Job Postings Following Governor's Directive

Governor Hochul's intervention over alleged antisemitic content in the job listings has drawn both praise and criticism from various groups.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered Hunter College, part of the CUNY system, to take down job postings for Palestinian Studies positions, citing concerns about antisemitism.
The listings described a focus on topics such as settler colonialism, genocide, and apartheid, which critics claimed perpetuated antisemitic narratives, though they did not explicitly mention Israel or Jewish people.
CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez and the Board of Trustees supported the governor's decision, stating that the language in the postings was divisive and inappropriate.
Advocates for Palestinian rights and some academics criticized the move, describing it as censorship and likening it to a new era of McCarthyism targeting anti-Zionist perspectives.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions at CUNY over issues related to Israel, Palestine, and allegations of antisemitism, with both sides accusing the other of suppressing academic freedom and promoting harmful agendas.