University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after anti-Israel protests increased. This was reported by TASS.
In the statement made by the university, it was said: “Liz Magill has voluntarily resigned from her position as president of the University of Pennsylvania.”
Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bock thanked Magill “for his service to the university” and “wished him the best.” Magill will remain in his role until a replacement is found.
The previous day, presidents of major American universities, including Magill, spoke at hearings in the US Congress on the increasing incidence of anti-Israel protests. But the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have not made clear their “commitment to protecting vulnerable students.” members of congress requested “Remove each of the rectors from their positions” immediately.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.