A private schools group has apologized after speakers at a conference made antisemitic remarks, characterizing Israel's war in Gaza as a genocide and the establishment of the state of Israel as a racist project. Jewish groups condemned the comments, with some Jewish students feeling compelled to hide their Star of David jewelry. The president of the National Association of Independent Schools issued an apology and said that future speakers' addresses would be vetted. The clash highlights the challenges faced by schools in responding to accusations of antisemitism and hate speech while navigating political expression and placating parents.