College students at MIT and Brown universities demand divestment from Israeli government and defense ties.

College students at U.S. universities, notably MIT and Brown, are demanding their institutions divest from ties with the Israeli government and defense contractors. Activists are pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to weapons research funded by Elbit Systems. MIT recently cut ties with the Lockheed Martin Seed Fund, a move seen as a victory for pro-Palestinian advocates. Brown is set to vote on a divestment proposal next month.

September 17, 2024
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