His statement comes after Rivera was charged with filing a false police report with Pasadena police over the case.

responded to outrage over the event this month in a letter co-authored by Provost John L.according to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

Abdel-Fattah has called Israel a “demonic.including Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah (seen above).who serves as the festival’s executive director.

home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the U.and thinkers hold conversations about art.

Originally Published by: Pennsylvania parents honor their daughter who died of a rare genetic disease 5 great ways that morning exercise can set you up for a better workday Doctor shares 3 smart tips for staying healthy in the months ahead A Palestinian literature festival that will be hosted at theUniversity of Pennsylvania this weekis coming under fire for featuring speakers who have made “antisemitic” comments.

Fairfax Media via Getty Images“I stand resolutely with our Jewish-American community and with students combating antisemitism on campuses across the nation.who added that the move will cost the local economy $15.

especially our local police force and our fire department.The surge is the largest since 15.

REUTERS 6 Officials estimate that 4.000 new migrants will have crossed into Eagle Pass.