Ben Shapiro Speaks at Yale on Hamas Attack Anniversary

On the anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, Ben Shapiro spoke at Yale University, addressing what he described as the 'rot' within American education and the rise of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses. Concurrently, student organizations held a mourning event for Palestinian lives lost, expressing dismay at Shapiro's presence, which they viewed as divisive. Shapiro's comments included a critique of campus protests that he claimed supported Hamas and a comparison of the October 7 attacks to 9/11. He emphasized the need for the West to uphold its principles in light of the events that transpired. Meanwhile, Shapiro also participated in a memorial visit to the tomb of Rabbi Schneerson in New York, marking the day as one of the greatest tragedies for the Jewish community since the Holocaust. The contrasting events at Yale highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict within academic circles.