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US-based lab recorded 12,400 pro-Palestine protests in 8 months after October 7

In contrast, there were 2,301 pro-Israel events recorded, 31% of which were direct counter-protests.

Columbia U. pro-Palestinian students hold ‘anti-Veteran Day’, protesting ‘Israel-US war machine’

Some veteran students protested the event, planting American flags before the event was due to take place.

Columbia paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray’

House report reveals Columbia mishandled antisemitism claims.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
02/11/2024

Columbia bars Shai Davidai, outspoken Israeli and pro-Israel professor, from campus

“The university decided to not allow me to be on campus anymore, my job. Why? Because of Oct. 7. Because I was not afraid to stand up to the hateful mob,” assistant professor Shai Davidai said.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
17/10/2024

For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’

Two professors at Case Western Reserve University urge a linguistic solution to tensions on college campuses.

By ALANNA E. COOPER/JTA , SHARONA HOFFMAN/JTA
15/10/2024

‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ - Columbia pro-Palestinian endorses violence

A Columbia University pro-Palestinian group retracted its apology for a student's anti-Zionist statement, explicitly calling for violence and vowing to continue activism amid ongoing campus tensions.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
09/10/2024
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Columbia's Armstrong apology for Pro-Palestinian action draws Jewish criticism

Asked by the Columbia Spectator whether she agreed with her predecessor’s decision to involve law enforcement, Katrina Armstrong repeatedly apologized for the move. 

‘Eradicate the US’: American student group publishes, then deletes controversial message

National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) and vandalistic group Unity of Fields behind violent calls to bring down the USA.

08/09/2024
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Columbia U. protester who begged for ‘humanitarian aid’ now teaching at university

Johannah King-Slutzky, a spokesperson for the encampment, now teaches a compulsory module at Columbia University.

07/09/2024
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Anti-Israel activists try to stop first Columbia U classes with protests, vandalism

Separate from a picket line protest, the Alma Mater Statue was drenched in red paint in protest of the administration's failure to comply with anti-Israel demands. 

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