Columbia University Temporarily Bars Israeli Professor Shai Davidai From Campus

Davidai, an Israeli citizen, has been a vocal critic of the pro-Palestinian protests on campus, arguing school officials haven’t done enough to crack down.

Assistant Professor Shai Davidai is denied access to the campus grounds during his pro-Israeili rally at Columbia University in New York City on April 22, 2024. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Columbia University has said that an assistant professor from its business school, who has been an outspoken vocal critic of the pro-Palestinian protests, has been temporarily barred from campus.

Ben Chang, a spokesperson for Columbia, said the decision to restrict Shai Davidai’s access was based on allegations that he has harassed and intimidated other employees.