University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce officially called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but stressed the university will not boycott Israel or cut ties with Boeing.
Following continued escalations in UW's Quad in the last week — a scuffle when right-wing speaker Charlie Kirk spoke at the university, new demands presented to UW's Board of Regents, and a growing pro-Israel counterprotest — Cauce sent a message to all students and staff urging organizers to end the encampment."The humanitarian crisis in Gaza — especially the extraordinary loss of lives and widespread starvation of civilians, including children — is heartbreaking.
"Cauce says university officials and protest organizers are holding an ongoing discussion, with the goal of coming to an agreement for the encampment to come down. Protesters demand an academic boycott of Israel and cutting ties with Boeing, which has long provided military aircraft to the country.Cauce says the school will not engage with these demands, saying they run counter to academic freedom.
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