Morning Wire Anti-Israel Protests Spread Across College Campuses | 4.28.24
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Apr 28, 2024 
Zachary Marshall, Editor-in-chief at the Leadership Institute's Campus Reform, shines a light on the alarming rise of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses following the October attacks. He discusses the unsettling behavior seen during protests and the troubling harassment faced by Jewish students. Marshall urges federal investigations into these incidents and critiques university administrations for their inadequate responses. The conversation highlights the complex interplay between academic environments and the escalating tides of anti-Semitism.
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Columbia University Protests
- At Columbia University, students created a tent city, demanding divestment from Israel.
- Protests intensified after police arrested students, with more joining and chanting pro-Hamas slogans.
Anti-Semitic Chants and Threats
- Protesters at Columbia chanted death threats to Zionists and support for Hamas.
- Jewish students were harassed and threatened, leading to remote classes and the rabbi urging students to leave.
Anti-Semitism in Higher Education
- Anti-Semitism has always been present in higher education, explains Dr. Zachary Marshall.
- It's now becoming more public as students openly call for the death of Jews without fear or shame.