Emory Scholar Resigns Amid Controversy Over Antisemitic Comments
Isam Vaid steps down following a conservative group's campaign and an internal university review of his remarks.
- Isam Vaid resigned from his position at Emory University after being suspended on July 3.
- His resignation followed a video released by a conservative watchdog group alleging antisemitic and pro-Hamas comments.
- Vaid claimed the video was heavily edited and misrepresented his views.
- Emory University has faced multiple controversies related to antisemitism and Middle East tensions in recent months.
- The university is conducting an internal review of the incident and its broader implications.