A truck equipped with digital billboards has taken to Harvard University campus to expose anti-Israel sentiments. The truck displays the names and photos of students who allegedly signed a letter blaming Israel for Hamas’ violent attacks. Accuracy in Media, a nonprofit news watchdog, is behind this initiative to identify potential antisemites in society.
Multiple billboards and various other tactics are being used as part of this multi-day campaign. Adam Guillette, the president of Accuracy in Media, intends to keep the truck on the campus indefinitely.
‘Doxxing truck’ drives around Harvard showing names, photos of students who blamed Israel for Hamas attacks https://t.co/TX5M2Gg8xN pic.twitter.com/epVPmbbtLP
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Adam Guillette emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of actions, particularly when it involves publicly supporting groups like Hamas.
The controversial letter, signed by 34 student groups at Harvard, blames Israel for the violence caused by Hamas. However, the letter has sparked outrage and concern, with some including billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman demanding the university release a list of the students involved to prevent them from getting jobs on Wall Street.
In response to the controversy, Harvard’s executive vice president, Meredith Weenick, announced increased security measures on campus to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Billboard truck drives around Harvard campus doxxing names and faces of students who signed letter blaming Israel for Hamas’ attack.
Emblazoned in bold letters, the vehicle read “Harvard’s Leading Antisemites.”
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Some have criticized the ‘doxxing truck’ initiative, including Harvard professor Jason Furman, who expressed concern about the approach taken by the truck. In response, Adam Guillette argued that those who publicly sign what he considers “antisemitic proclamations” should expect negative reactions.
Since the incident, several student groups have withdrawn their support for the letter. Additionally, business executives, such as Jonathan Newman, CEO of Sweetgreen, and David Duel, the chief of EasyHealth, have endorsed Bill Ackman’s call to refuse to hire members of these student groups.
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on academic institutions.
This article appeared in StatesmanPost and has been published here with permission.
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