San José State professor fired over Gaza protest controversy must be reinstated, arbitrator rules
Key takeaways
- Kil came under fire two years ago amid widespread protests over the war in Gaza after the attack against Israel in October 2023 by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that the U.S. has designated as a terrorist group.
- A San José State University spokesperson said it was unable to comment on an ongoing personnel matter.
- This week’s ruling, however, supports a November 2025 decision by the Faculty Hearing Committee, an independent board that investigates and adjudicates disputes involving faculty members.
San José State University had fired a tenured professor after disputes over her role in campus protests related to the Gaza war. (Loren Elliott / For The Times) By Ruben Vives Staff Writer Follow June 24, 2026 8:16 PM PT 1 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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An arbitrator ruled this week that a San José State University professor who was terminated after disputes over her role in campus protests related to the Gaza war two years ago must be reinstated as a tenured professor, according to the Cal State faculty union.