Yalies4Palestine Loses Funding and Rights After Campus Protest, Trump Officials “Cautiously Encouraged” [WATCH]

Yale University has revoked the registered status of the student group Yalies4Palestine following a protest this week that officials say involved “disturbing antisemitic conduct.”

As the New York Post reported, the Tuesday night demonstration coincided with the expected visit of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the New Haven, Connecticut campus.

Over 100 anti-Israel demonstrators gathered at Beinecke Plaza around 8 p.m., setting up tents and attempting to stay overnight before being dispersed by university administrators before midnight.

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The university confirmed the protest violated policies, and linked the incident to prior violations by students, some of whom had already received warnings and are now facing immediate disciplinary action.

The university announced Wednesday that Yalies4Palestine had forfeited its status as a registered student group after it coordinated with an unregistered group and “took credit” for organizing the protest.

The loss of status means the group can no longer reserve spaces on campus, receive university funding, or operate under Yale’s name.

The Trump administration’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a cautious response to Yale’s handling of the incident.

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The task force, which includes members from the Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledged that Yale appeared to enforce “time, place, and manner policies,” and took appropriate steps to de-register the student group and investigate individual misconduct.

“We are cautiously encouraged by Yale’s actions and will be keeping an eye on the situation and aftermath.”

Yale has not released specifics on the alleged antisemitic behavior, citing an ongoing investigation. The school reiterated its support for free expression on campus, including peaceful protests, as long as they follow university policies.

Despite Yalies4Palestine’s denial of direct involvement in planning the Tuesday protest, university officials cited posts by the group encouraging students to participate.

One Instagram Reel urged followers to “Join the students,” and another read, “HAPPENING NOW YALE STUDENTS RELAUNCH ENCAMPMENTS.”

The protest occurred one day after Yalies4Palestine met with university officials and were warned that further policy violations would result in sanctions.

The following day, during Ben-Gvir’s appearance on campus, additional demonstrations broke out. Protesters reportedly shouted at the minister and threw water bottles.

Office of Minister Ben Gvir:

Around 100 students and professors attended the event at Yale University. It lasted two hours and was conducted inside in an exemplary manner. Upon exiting, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters awaited Minister Ben Gvir. Water bottles were thrown… https://t.co/4CPThMb1wO pic.twitter.com/opLu3lOTw9

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 24, 2025

Ben-Gvir, who has previously spoken at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, is on a diplomatic tour in the U.S. and met with Jewish community members earlier in the week.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed that the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is monitoring the events at Yale and remains in contact with students affected by antisemitic activity.

Dhillon referenced footage of a Jewish student being physically blocked by protesters advocating for divestment from Israel.

DOJ @CivilRights is tracking the concerning activities at Yale, and is in touch with affected students. https://t.co/NRuI2fdKhD

— AAGHarmeetDhillon (@AAGDhillon) April 23, 2025

“This Task Force is committed to stopping unlawful antisemitic harassment on campus,” the task force said in a separate statement, adding that universities should enforce anti-discrimination rules and discipline students appropriately.

The Trump administration has increased pressure on colleges in recent months to act decisively against antisemitism.

It recently revoked over $2.2 billion in federal funding from Harvard University and prompted compliance from Columbia University after similar incidents.

This week marked Ben-Gvir’s first visit to the U.S. as Israel’s national security minister.

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