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Columbia University Protests: A Campus Divided Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

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Tensions rise as Columbia University faces pro-Palestinian protests, leading to arrests and virtual classes. Find out more about the turmoil on campus!

Columbia University is in the midst of fervent protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli tensions escalate on campus. Virtual classes were announced due to mounting unrest between the two factions, with demonstrations spreading to other prestigious universities like NYU and Yale. Anti-Israel sentiments have surged, calling for divestment from military weapons manufacturers, sparking heated debates and arrests among students. The campus gates were even locked, intensifying the already high tensions.

The situation took a dramatic turn when Business School professor Shai Davidai was denied access to a solidarity encampment, guarded by faculty members, adding a new layer of controversy. Students across different colleges, including Yale and NYU, are staging encampments to demand divestment, further fueling the protests. Congress addressed antisemitism in a hearing at Columbia University, reflecting the gravity of the issues at hand.

In a surprising twist, Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams highlighted the concerns over anti-Israel protests on a national scale, shedding light on the widespread impact of the demonstrations. Over 100 arrests were made at the NYU protest, indicating the intensity of the situation. As tensions remain high, the spotlight is on Columbia University and its handling of the volatile campus atmosphere.

The ongoing protests at Columbia University underscore the deep-rooted divide over the Israel-Gaza conflict, exposing the challenges faced by academic institutions in navigating such sensitive issues. The calls for divestment and the reactions from faculty and students reflect a broader conversation on international conflicts permeating college campuses. The events at Columbia University serve as a microcosm of the larger debate on activism, free speech, and the complexities of addressing geopolitical conflicts within educational settings.

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Tensions remained high at the university, where the campus gates were locked to anyone without school ID.

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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following ... (WLS-TV)

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In anticipation of Davidai's entrance into the 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment,' the encampment was closed and guarded by faculty with de-escalation training.

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Columbia University, the epicenter of the demonstrations, said classes will provide a virtual learning option through the end of the semester.

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The turmoil sweeping universities across the United States continued Tuesday as dozens of student protesters faced charges, new encampments arose and some ...

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Columbia University President Shafik said in a message to the school community Monday that she was "deeply saddened" by what was happening on campus.

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