In a significant referendum, the Harvard Law School student body voted 72.7% in favor of urging the University to divest from companies linked to Israel's military actions in Gaza, despite pushback from administrators. The resolution specifically targeted entities involved in alleged violations of international humanitarian law. Harvard Law's administration distanced itself from the student vote, labeling the resolution as divisive. Interestingly, a similar sentiment was echoed at Harvard’s School of Public Health, which saw 80% support for divestment, indicating a broader wave of student activism concerning the issue.
The Harvard Law School student body voted overwhelmingly in favor of divesting from organizations supporting Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza and Palestine.
The resolution, which was met with criticism from administrators, achieved a 72.7% approval among students calling for divestment from companies aiding violations of international humanitarian law.
Harvard Law School stated that the views expressed in the referendum do not represent the position of the University, emphasizing the divisiveness it brought.
With 80% support for divestment from the Harvard School of Public Health, student sentiment appears strongly aligned across different sectors of the university.
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