Campus Turmoil: US Universities Face Israel-Gaza Protest Fallout
April 22, 2024
Tensions from the Israel-Gaza conflict have spilled over to U.S. universities, inciting protests.
Students at Columbia, Yale, and Harvard are protesting, with pro-Palestinian groups demanding divestment from companies providing weapons to Israel.
Jewish students are voicing concerns about feeling unsafe amid rising antisemitic sentiments.
The unrest has led to Columbia transitioning to virtual classes and a halt in donations.
There are also calls for the resignation of Columbia's university president.
Universities are currently struggling to navigate the issues of free speech and campus safety.
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BBC News • Apr 22, 2024
Columbia University: White House condemns antisemitism at college protests
The New York Times • Apr 22, 2024
The Columbia Protests are Spreading to Other College Campuses
The New York Times • Apr 22, 2024
Dozens of Yale Students Arrested During Campus Protests
The New York Times • Apr 22, 2024
Columbia to Hold Classes Remotely Following Weekend Protests