Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Israel-Related Pressure

Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, resigned, citing immense pressure following considerations about protests related to Israel on campus. Gay mentioned facing racial attacks and expressed regret that her commitment to combatting hatred and upholding academic rigor was overshadowed. She noted the alarming nature of personal attacks and racial hostility-driven threats. The university accepted her resignation, appointing Dean Alan Garber as interim president.