Fox’s first appearance: Republican senators on Tuesday called on President Biden’s attorney general and education secretary to take immediate action to address escalating anti-Semitic encampments on college campuses, calling on “violence against Jewish students.” and prosecute the rioters who perpetuated the threat.”
In a letter signed by 27 Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said that the investigation at Columbia University threatens security in the Gaza Strip. They called for swift action to be taken against unauthorized Gaza solidarity demonstrations. Jewish students.
Republican lawmakers called on Biden Cabinet officials to prosecute blackmailers, revoke visas for noncitizens who participated in “promoting terrorism,” and hold school administrators accountable.
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Twenty-seven Republican senators called on Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to immediately address anti-Semitic protests on college campuses across the country. (Getty Images)
Anti-Israel demonstrations began last week on Columbia University’s campus and have continued as encampments since then. Protesters have been filmed threatening Jewish students and promoting pro-Hamas rhetoric. The demonstration subsequently attracted significant media attention and spread to other prestigious universities within the week.
“Anti-Israel demonstrators, incited by prominent leftists, have gathered on university campuses in recent days, chanting anti-Semitic slogans and directly threatening Jewish students,” the letter said.
As of Tuesday morning, at least 22 of the top 50 universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report had held active demonstrations against Israel in the past week.
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The Gaza Solidarity encampment began last week at Columbia University. (Peter Garber)
In their letter, the senators noted that Columbia University’s rabbi recently advised Jewish students to leave campus and return to their homes because the university and police cannot ensure the safety of Jews.
Representatives from the Department of Justice and Garland, as well as the Department of Education and Cardona, did not comment to Fox News Digital in time for publication.
The letter asked Garland and Cardona to respond by Wednesday at 5 p.m.
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In a post to X on Tuesday morning, Cardona said, “Anti-Semitic hatred on college campuses is unacceptable. I am deeply concerned about what is happening at Columbia University. November 2023, Office of Civil Rights. has launched an investigation into Columbia University related to Title VI.” . ”
“Action must be taken to restore order and protect Jewish students on college campuses,” the Republican letter said. “President Biden issued a statement on Sunday condemning the prevalence of anti-Semitism. If that statement is serious, it must be accompanied by immediate action from all departments.”
In a statement Sunday commemorating the Jewish holiday of Passover, Biden said: “We must speak out against the alarming surge in anti-Semitism in our schools, in our communities, and online. Silence is not enough. He is an accomplice.”
“My administration will continue to speak out, aggressively implement the first-ever national strategy to combat anti-Semitism, and commit the full power of the federal government to protecting the Jewish community,” he added.
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President Biden condemned the anti-Semitic demonstrations. (Hannah Baier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
But Republicans suggested this would not be enough without action requested by both the Justice Department and the Department of Education.
The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital for comment in time for publication.
The explosion of anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic demonstrations was caused by the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Hamas began the conflict on October 7, with the group attacking Israeli civilians, killing them indiscriminately and taking many hostages. Terrorists also committed sexual violence against Israeli women.
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Several hostages are still missing and are believed to be in Hamas custody. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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As Israel battles Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the war has taken a heavy toll on civilians in the region, especially as terrorist groups tend to congregate in areas with large numbers of civilians as a tactic.
In the Democratic Party in particular, rifts have emerged among party members over support for Israel during the war, and support is low among Arab, Muslim and young voters, and politicians are making calculations ahead of a competitive general election in November. I’m under pressure.
