
WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Antisemitism U
Apr 24, 2024
Exploring the rise of anti-Semitic protests at Ivy League universities, focusing on incidents at Columbia University with threats to Jewish students. Discussing misconceptions about supporting Palestine and Hamas, uncovering anti-Semitic activism in campus movements, and the radicalizing influence of faculty members promoting extremist views. Highlighting the ties of organizations like SJP and AMP to Hamas and addressing the broader impact on communities.
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- Pro-Palestinian protests have led to safety concerns for Jewish students at elite US universities like Columbia University.
- Recent incidents reveal a troubling trend of public anti-Semitism targeting Jewish students, prompting safety precautions and fear.
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Conflict at Elite US Universities
Pro-Palestinian protests and warnings to Jewish students at elite US universities like Columbia University have led to campus disruptions and safety concerns. These protests have raised questions about the rise of hatred and extremism on supposedly prestigious campuses. The involvement of police to remove demonstrators and the persistence of protests highlight the challenging situation faced by universities dealing with radical political activism.
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