Rutgers Exposed: Extremism and Anti-Israel Chants

Note: Our V24 undercover investigative series continues to expose institutional anti-Semitism across American universities. This latest report focuses on Rutgers University, where faculty, administrators, and student activists openly promote extremist rhetoric, anti-Israel agitation, and radical ideology on campus.

Extremism Exposed at Rutgers

Footage recently captured at Rutgers University shows troubling behavior: extremist rhetoric, anti-Israel chants, and academics supporting harmful ideas.

The undercover video reveals more than just protests or passionate students. It shows an environment where calls for Israel's destruction mix with conspiracy theories, spreading misinformation among students and some professors.

This situation at Rutgers reflects a wider trend across U.S. campuses, where some pro-Palestinian groups and radical thinkers go beyond political debate and dive into hate and falsehoods. Chants like “Brick by brick, wall by wall, Israel will fall” blur the lines between protest and incitement. These slogans don’t encourage understanding but stir emotions. Meanwhile, university leaders struggle to manage the growing tension.

Confused Ideas and Academic Support

In places like the Religious Studies Department, some professors seem to support extreme views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some even invite speakers who call Israel racist or compare it to white supremacy. Dr. Nadine Nabor, for example, described the issue as a “feminist and queer anti-imperialist-abolition struggle.” While intersectional views can help deepen discussions, mixing anti-imperialism with anti-Israel ideas often leads to oversimplified arguments, not meaningful analysis.

Rutgers has hosted speakers like Rashid Khalidi and Dr. Nabor, who go beyond academic debate and promote political activism. This approach shapes the way students think and encourages radical voices. As a result, students are less likely to separate political criticism from hate speech.

Declining Standards in Education

Some professors defend or excuse groups like Hamas, recasting their actions to fit their political views. They downplay real violence or even ignore anti-Semitic tropes. Some even label efforts to expose Hamas' harmful policies as discriminatory. Instead of encouraging learning and balanced discussion, these professors risk turning classrooms into echo chambers for extreme opinions.

This raises tough questions: How did a respected university like Rutgers become a place where anti-Israel rhetoric thrives? Why are university leaders allowing harmful ideas to spread? When the school remains quiet or gives weak responses to anti-Israel events and speeches, it can look like they are supporting these views.

The Effect on Campus and Society

If this goes unchallenged, it could spread to other U.S. universities. Radical ideas disguised as justice movements could become more common. This would hurt not only campus life but also the trust people have in education.

Universities must balance free speech with responsibility. They need to make sure discussions are respectful, based on facts, and not promoting violence or hatred. Rutgers now stands as a warning: failing to uphold academic standards and letting radical ideas take over can lead to a culture of hate.

Matthew Tyrmand

Head of V24 Investigations