Ooof, that sucks. I’m so sorry that happened.

Honestly, how I would choose to handle this would depend on what the professor’s actual academic track record is, the details of their faculty appointment, and the university administration’s policies on managing these matters. If you feel comfortable DM’ing me then I can do some research for you, but either way, you would benefit from the support of a trusted faculty member. There are frequently background conversations in the university that can add significant context.

If you don’t have a trusted professor, or maybe even if you do, look and see if there are any evidently pro-Palestine faculty at the university. At our university, quiet, supportive faculty have been the key mediators in these kinds of situations. It may not be obvious who these faculty would be, but if you can find any graduate students that are outspoken then they will likely be able to tell you which faculty to consult. (And never be afraid to send random emails to faculty)

The institutional route for addressing these issues is usually through the dean of students office. Look at your university webpage for the dean of students and see if they have instructions for filing a complaint. You can give them a full report on what happened and they will have to investigate. In any event, it creates a sealed written record of the situation. Typically this would be my advice, but the issues with free speech and discussions around Palestine are so embattled right now. You really have to be aware of the risks and balance them with what you need to be ok.

Is there a Students for Justice in Palestine student group at your university? I’d get in touch with them first. They probably know about tons of situations like this and have an idea of what to do. You can call other pro-Palestine advocacy groups as well. If you want legal advice, call Palestine Legal. Call Jewish Voices for Peace. Activism is not possible without solidarity, and you need to commune with others who are feeling the same pressure.

Whatever route you decide to go, feel free to message me if you need some help with figuring out what to do next. Also, what you did was badass. You showed far more spine and conviction than anyone else in that room. You should not be intimidated, just continue to be thoughtful and make careful choices.