Columbia University Stands Firm on Israel Issue Amid Student Protests

Columbia University president announced the university's decision not to divest from Israel following talks with student organizers. Anti-Israel protesters were given a deadline to voluntarily leave the campus encampment or face consequences, with potential penalties outlined by the university. Despite student protests creating tension, the university's advisory committee for socially responsible investing will review divestment proposals while urging for voluntary dispersal of the protest. This decision comes amidst a climate where university leadership seeks to maintain campus policies and ensure a welcoming environment for all students.