Harvard University has announced that it will pause its research partnership with Birzeit University, a Palestinian school, following public pressure. This decision comes as pro-Palestinian activists have been calling on universities to sever ties with Israel. The Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance referred to Birzeit as 'terrorist-supporting' and cited instances of support for Hamas on campus. Harvard's decision comes as colleges and universities face increased scrutiny from the Trump administration over policing antisemitism on their campuses.