GOP Lawmakers Pledge Accountability for Colleges on Oct. 7 Anniversary

Congressional Republicans renewed their calls Monday for college leaders to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students on their campuses. Oct. 7 marked one year since the Hamas attack on Israel that spurred the subsequent war in Gaza. More than 1,200 people were killed in the attack, and the ensuing war prompted protests in support of Palestinians on some college campuses. Congressional Republicans have sharply criticized the way college leaders responded to those protests and reports of antisemitic incidents on campus. The House Education and Workforce Committee has held hearings on the issue and opened multiple investigations into colleges, requesting troves of documents related to student disciplinary records and foreign donations, among other topics.