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The growing threat of radical anti-Israel activism on campuses and beyond

From Columbia University protests to political rhetoric in Paterson and law enforcement bias in Toronto, extremist anti-Israel activism is becoming mainstream.

 Demonstrators gather outside the Federal Courthouse in New York City to show support for Palestinia

Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE detention as Trump administration makes case for deporting him

The Trump administration and its defenders argue that he supported terrorism and thus violated the terms of his residency in the country.

By BEN SALES/JTA
13/03/2025

Thousands march in NYC against arrest of Columbia activist Khalil

Within Our Lifetime sought to disrupt Mayor Eric Adams's Iftar dinner, with the anti-Israel group claiming that it was a "sham" and "disgraceful photo-op."

 Columbia's gates were closed to ID holders the week of University President Minouche Shafik's testi

AJC says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest

The Jewish Federations of North America, which condemned last year’s anti-Israel campus protests, said it does not have a statement on the arrest.

By BEN SALES/JTA
12/03/2025

As ICE arrests Mahmoud Khalil, some Jews ask if this is the fight they signed up for

The ideologically polarizing motivation that leaves some Jewish leaders wary of the administration’s crusade against antisemitism.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
11/03/2025

Inside CUAD: Mahmoud Khalil’s group calls for destruction of US, Israel

The issue of law enforcement action against the group's leadership cannot be separated from the actions and objectives of CUAD.

Judge who blocked Palestinian activist's deportation is an observant Jew

One more Jewish voice said Khalil should not be deported: Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York.

By BEN SALES/JTA
11/03/2025

Judge temporarily blocks deportation of arrested pro-Palestinian student at Columbia

US District Court Judge Jesse Furman put a hold on the deportation "unless and until the Court orders otherwise."

By REUTERS
09/03/2025

Columbia University promises to address Trump's concerns after $400 million pulled

Columbia works to restore funding after antisemitism-related cuts.

By REUTERS
08/03/2025

The high cost of campus antisemitism: Elite universities face financial reckoning

"As federal investigations target Columbia and other prestigious institutions for failing to protect Jewish students, universities are learning that tolerating antisemitism comes with a price.

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