Who is Meric Gertler? How the head of U of T finds himself navigating Israeli-Palestinian politics

When Meric Gertler became the University of Toronto’s 16th president in 2013, he predicted the role would be “challenging and exhilarating.”

That statement has felt more true than ever of late.

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Meric Gertler, pictured as he was sworn in as the new University of Toronto president in November 2013.

The Star recently visited the encampment for an extended tour, searching for understanding of a movement whose nature and meaning have been

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A sign at the pro-Palestinian encampment at U of T. 

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Pro-Palestinian protester encampment at University of Toronto’s King’s College Circle. 

The videos shows a father and his grown son at the University of Toronto’s main campus, saying they intend to play football on the grass field —

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Graduates take photos at Convocation Hall with the pro-Palestinian encampment behind them.

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U of T encampment. 

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