Students at Columbia share their experiences of the library being taken over by anti-Israel demonstrators.
Protests Erupt at Columbia University Library Tensions escalated at Columbia University on Wednesday as masked protesters entered the main library, clashing with students and security amidst heightened anti-Israel demonstrations. Eden Yadegar, a student, recounted the unsettling experience: “It was really shocking and intimidating,” he said, “disturbing one of the fundamental aspects of the university.” He […]
Brooklyn College in New York City flooded with anti-Israel protesters
A chaotic scene unfolded Thursday evening at a university in New York City when Palestinian activists attempted to set up camp on the grounds. Tensions escalated, leading to a brawl after a protester resisted police efforts to dismantle a tent. Videos captured activists, some wearing keffiyehs, shouting angrily as officers tried to manage the situation. […]
Columbia remains quiet on the future of masked students who vandalized the campus library during an anti-Israel protest.
Columbia University Students Demand Action After Library Takeover Students at Columbia University, along with Jewish advocacy groups, voiced their frustration on Thursday, urging Ivy League institutions to take strong action against over 80 individuals involved in a violent takeover of the Butler Library. The prestigious university, located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, has remained silent […]
Columbia’s interim president criticizes the invasion of the library by anti-Israel protesters.
The chair of Columbia University firmly criticized the occupation of a campus library after over 100 protestors targeted it, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries to university personnel on Wednesday. In a statement, the chair described the situation as “totally unacceptable,” following a series of chaotic events at Butler Library that evening. A large group […]
Masked anti-Israel demonstrators rush into Columbia library, push through security while Ivy League students get ready for exams
A large group of masked anti-Israel demonstrators entered the Butler Library at Columbia University while students were preparing for their exams on Wednesday. Social media footage captured the activists as they bypassed a security guard at the library entrance, who tried but failed to stop them. Once inside, they displayed a substantial sign draped over […]
University of Washington under investigation for antisemitism related to anti-Israel protests by the Trump administration
The Trump administration is looking into anti-Israel protests that took place at Washington University on Monday. During the protests, students reportedly took over the engineering building and set two dumpsters on fire before police equipped for riots intervened and arrested about 30 individuals. A task force focused on combating anti-Semitism, established by President Trump earlier […]
Trump administration starts an antisemitism investigation at University of Washington following large anti-Israel protest
The Trump administration has announced plans to investigate “anti-Semitic violence” related to recent events at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliates. This follows a protest where demonstrators took control of science buildings and caused fires on campus. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the ongoing unrest as a distressing example of anti-Semitic harassment that […]
30 People Arrested in Heated Anti-Israel Protest in Seattle
On Monday, at least 30 protesters opposing Israel were arrested after they took over a building at Washington University in Seattle. These demonstrators, some identified as antifa, reportedly spent hours drilling into the building as part of their demand for the university to divest from Boeing, according to reports. Several protesters caused disruptions outside by […]
“Disrespectful”: Legal Organizations Criticize Prosecutor’s Choice to Dismiss Anti-Israel Protest Case Due to Public ‘Disagreement’
Democratic prosecutors have come under fire for choosing to drop charges against protesters at the University of Michigan who were involved in anti-Israeli demonstrations, leading to heated discussions surrounding the issue. On Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that she would not pursue charges against seven individuals accused of trespassing and obstructing law enforcement […]
30 detained as anti-Israel demonstrators take over University of Washington building
Authorities report that a group of anti-Israeli demonstrators took over a building at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, leading to the arrest of at least 30 individuals. The protesters occupied engineering buildings for several hours, calling for the university to be divested from Boeing, a major aerospace and defense contractor with longstanding ties […]