EKO HOT BLOG reports that dozens of people were detained at a pro-Palestinian protest at Yale University, following Columbia’s decision to cancel in-person classes amid tensions on its New York campus.
Demonstrators demanded Yale divest from military weapons manufacturers, resulting in over 40 arrests.
These protests, sparked by the recent escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have been accompanied by concerns of rising bias and hate.
Columbia’s President condemned antisemitic incidents and canceled classes following the arrest of over 100 protesters who set up unauthorized tents.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Lead to Dozens of Arrests at Yale and Columbia
However, similar protests occurred at other universities, prompting President Biden to condemn antisemitism and express federal support for protecting the Jewish community.
Concerns about safety led an Orthodox rabbi at Columbia to advise Jewish students to return home.
In response to claims of antisemitism, student organizers emphasized their movement’s goals, including divestment from corporations profiting from actions in Gaza, financial transparency, and amnesty for disciplined individuals advocating for Palestinian liberation.
Columbia University officials did not comment.
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