In a recent development, Shellyne Rodriguez, the professor who made headlines for holding a machete to a reporter's neck last year, has been fired from her teaching position at Cooper Union. The termination comes after Rodriguez made anti-Israel comments on social media, sparking outrage and accusations of spreading anti-Semitic tropes.

On January 23, Rodriguez sent an email to students in which she mentioned "Zionists" and criticized Cooper Union for firing her, claiming it was an act of fascism. The email was later shared on Instagram by the Cooper Union Students for Justice in Palestine, drawing further attention to the situation.

While the college spokeswoman declined to comment on the specifics of the termination, Rodriguez is no longer listed as an adjunct faculty member on the Cooper Union website. It remains unclear which exact posts or comments led to her dismissal, but she had previously participated in a CUNY for Palestine panel in January, where she allegedly encouraged protesting landlords and business people with ties to Israel.

Screenshots obtained by The Post show that Rodriguez also posted an edited flyer promoting a pro-Israel event with derogatory remarks. The incident drew condemnation and further accusations of anti-Semitism.

The firing of Rodriguez has generated contrasting reactions. Pro-Palestinian student groups argue that she was wrongly terminated and that her removal is an escalation of repression. They defend her for speaking out against "genocide and settler-colonial violence." However, others, including Jewish students at Cooper Union, expressed relief at her dismissal. They described her comments as despicable and welcomed the university's decision.

Jeffrey Lax, a CUNY law professor and co-founder of Students and Faculty for Equality at CUNY, commended the university for taking action against Rodriguez's previous behavior, referring to her infamous incident where she confronted pro-life students at Hunter College.

This latest termination follows a similar pattern, as Hunter College had also fired Rodriguez on the same day as the incident. She had also taught at the School of Visual Arts, but was dismissed from there as well following a review.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time Rodriguez has been involved in controversy. She organized protests against the police in 2020, resulting in mass arrests. Her behavior and statements continue to attract attention and spark debate.

As of now, Rodriguez has not responded to requests for comment. The firing of the controversial professor highlights the ongoing debate surrounding free speech, anti-Semitism, and the boundaries of acceptable behavior within educational institutions.