Dozens of Columbia University students supporting Palestinians staged a 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' on the NYC campus Wednesday morning.
Dozens of Columbia University students supporting Palestinians staged a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on the NYC campus Wednesday morning.In a tweet posted on "X", Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine – an account with over 14,000 followers – said, "As of 4 AM this morning, Columbia University students have occupied the center of campus, launching our Gaza Solidarity Encampment. We demand divestment and an end to Columbia’s complicity in genocide.
"Antisemitism has no place on our campus, and I am personally committed to doing everything I can to confront it directly."Shafik was called before the committee to address questions of antisemitism and the school's response to conflicts on campus over the Israel-Hamas war. She was originally asked to testify at the House Education and Workforce Committee's hearing in December, but she declined citing scheduling conflicts.
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