Debates over Israel and antisemitism continue to roil humanities and campus governance. The American Historical Association is facing internal division over members’ views on Israel, and Columbia’s task force on antisemitism recommended senior hires to rebalance curricular perspectives on Zionism. Both developments have prompted scrutiny from trustees, faculty and outside stakeholders. Universities are balancing free‑speech protections with Title VI investigations and external pressure, and some campuses have negotiated settlements or commitments to new trainings and policies. The episodes highlight how public controversies are prompting administrative interventions and legal settlements in higher education.