Nassau County Exec Calls for Hofstra President's Resignation Over Israel-Hamas Statement, As University Disputes Continue
• Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called for the resignation of Hofstra University President Susan Poser over her statement on the Israel-Hamas conflict. He said she failed to clearly and strongly condemn Hamas.
• Poser issued a statement mourning lives lost in Israel and Gaza and calling for peace. Blakeman said she drew a "moral equivalence" between Hamas and Israel.
• Hofstra University's Board of Trustees reaffirmed their confidence in Poser's leadership and condemned Blakeman's effort to undermine her.
• The conflict comes amid a dispute between Blakeman and Hofstra over plans for a casino next to the university, which Hofstra opposes.
• A judge recently ruled in Hofstra's favor in a lawsuit over the casino approval process, further fueling tensions with Blakeman.