Yale Reinstates 'Israeli' in Dish Name After Removal Sparks Controversy

The decision comes amidst increasing tensions on campus and a nationwide surge in anti-Semitic incidents at universities.

Yale University dining halls removed the word 'Israeli' from the name of a popular food item, 'Israeli Couscous Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes', but reinstated it after complaints.
The decision to remove 'Israeli' from the dish's name was part of a broader initiative to remove country names and ethnicities from certain recipes in response to student concerns about authenticity.
The change and subsequent reinstatement of the name sparked divided reactions on social media, with some users accusing the university of 'eracism'.
Yale has been facing increasing pressure from pro-Palestinian students to cut ties with Israel, amidst a rise in anti-Semitic incidents on campus.
University leaders from across the country, including Yale, have been called before Congress to answer for a surge in anti-Semitic incidents on campuses.