Amidst the chaotic scenes and arrests on several US campuses over the past month in solidarity with Palestine, agreements have been reached at some universities like Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, bringing an end to protests and potential disruptions to exams and graduation ceremonies. These agreements include commitments to review investments in Israel or consider divestment calls, marking a significant step in the ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, traditionally a lighthearted gathering of reporters, politicians, and celebrities, will take place on Saturday under the shadow of a boycott call by Palestinian journalists and an anti-war demonstration. Over two dozen Palestinian journalists have urged their American colleagues to boycott the event, citing the detention, torture, and killing of journalists in Gaza. An anti-war coalition, including Code Pink, plans to demonstrate near the venue, protesting the Biden administration’s alleged complicity in the Israeli military’s targeting of Palestinian journalists. The dinner, hosted by the White House Correspondents’ Association since 1920, will feature President Joe Biden as a guest of honor. Biden is expected to deliver a speech and face comedic jabs from comedian Colin Jost. The event will also include awards for top reporters and journalism scholarships.
