Eyal Yakoby

Eyal Yakoby | The mischaracterization of the encampment is dangerous to the Penn community

By Eyal Yakoby · May 17, 2024

Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby writes about how the fabrication of what has happened on Penn’s campus furthers harm to students and undermines peaceful protest.

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Eyal Yakoby | Speaking louder than before: Penn's second chance to reject antisemitism

By Eyal Yakoby · Oct. 11, 2023

Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby calls on Penn to speak up and reject antisemitism in the wake of recent attacks from Hamas on Israel, redeeming itself following the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.

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Eyal Yakoby | How the BDS movement impedes discussion and espouses antisemitism

By Eyal Yakoby · Sept. 18, 2023

Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby explains the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement’s fraudulent goals, and its connection to students on Penn’s campus.

Penn(y) For Your Thoughts S1E1: Palestine Writes Literature Festival

By Eyal Yakoby , Emily Chang , Riane Lumer , Noor Chafouk and Jack Starobin · Oct. 11, 2023

Our debut episode kicks off with a conversation about the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the subsequent controversy that has shaken Penn’s campus. In the aftermath of the festival, columnist Noor Chafouk and guest columnists Eyal Yakoby and Jack Starobin elaborate on their views and engage in intellectual (and heated!) debate. More information about the event can be found at thedp.com. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the Israel/Palestine conflict and was recorded prior to the Hamas invasion and Israel’s declaration of war. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the vandalism at Penn Hillel, there is no evidence confirmed by the DP connecting this incident to the Palestine Writes Festival. Hosted by Emily Chang. Edited by Riane Lumer. Podcast art by Insia Haque.

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