An NYU student, Yazmeen Deyhimi, faced criticism for tearing down posters of Israeli hostages outside NYU’s Tisch Hall, an act captured on video. Deyhimi, previously associated with the Anti-Defamation League, acknowledged her actions on Instagram amidst social media backlash, attributing it to misplaced anger during challenging times.
A biracial individual, Deyhimi expressed her struggle with current societal tensions. The incident sparked a petition for NYU to address discrimination, gaining over 4,000 signatures, and calls for creating a safer, respectful environment for all students.
After her video went viral, the pre-law student at NYU apologized and removed all of her social media accounts.
Deyhimi worked as an intern for the Jewish rights organization Anti Defamation League in 2019.