Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt UW Meeting on Antisemitism, Forcing Evacuation

Jewish speakers were heckled and silenced during a University of Washington Board of Regents meeting, prompting safety concerns and calls for stronger campus policies.

Jewish leaders were repeatedly interrupted by anti-Israel protesters, leading to the premature adjournment of the meeting.
The University of Washington Board of Regents and Jewish attendees were escorted to safety by campus police.
Protesters chanted anti-Israel slogans and glorified terrorists, exacerbating tensions on campus.
Jewish students and faculty have reported ongoing antisemitic harassment since the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel.
Calls for the university to enforce clear policies on antisemitism and protest activities have intensified following the incident.