A. Kayum Ahmed, a Columbia University professor, had a fellowship offer from the Harvard Kennedy School rescinded less than three weeks after acceptance. Ahmed alleges the withdrawal was influenced by pressure from pro-Israeli groups due to his pro-Palestinian activism. Harvard maintains that the fellowship was revoked due to a procedural error and does not disqualify candidates based on their views. This incident follows a similar one involving Kenneth Roth, who previously faced a fellowship revocation for criticizing Israel, which was later reversed after public outcry.
"Despite initial acceptance, Harvard University Kennedy School reversed its decision after what I understand to be pressure from pro-Israeli groups - because of my vocal and principled support for Palestinian liberation."
"Daniel B. Harsha denied Ahmed's allegations, stating that the school does not disqualify candidates because of their views or because they are controversial."
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