Columbia University has become the focal point of a heated conflict that has escalated into protests and arrests. Accusations of antisemitism at the institution have sparked outrage, with some Twitter users describing the atmosphere as a 'cess pool of antisemitism' and criticizing the university's leadership for failing its Jewish students and employees. The situation intensified when pro-Palestinian protesters, numbering over 200 according to ABC7NY, rallied at the university. This was followed by a larger demonstration involving thousands, as reported by the Times of Israel, protesting against the treatment of pro-Palestinian groups on campus. The protests have led to confrontations, with the NYDailyNews reporting that nine individuals were arrested during the demonstrations, which were partly in response to Israel's actions in the war in Gaza. Additionally, there have been reports of a 'pro-Hamas mob' and a 'bigoted, antisemitic, hate-filled protest against Israel's right to exist'. Amidst this turmoil, an incident involving former IDF soldiers and the use of skunk spray against Columbia students was also mentioned, leading to NYPD involvement.
Nine people were arrested during protests in and around the Columbia University campus over Israel’s actions in the war in Gaza. https://t.co/gSt0XoGxGj
Thousands protest outside Columbia against campus treatment of pro-Palestinian groups https://t.co/U1OuCTRqps
More than 200 pro-Palestinian protesters hold rally at Columbia University https://t.co/1LWxtNAOwr https://t.co/HX2rLQ84T4
Right now, outside @Columbia University: A bigoted, antisemitic, hate-filled protest against Israel right to exist (a thread with pictures and videos)
Columbia students got hit with skunk spray but former IDF soldiers at Columbia. So naturally today the NYPD is attacking Columbia students and everyone else protesting the initial assault. https://t.co/tKjZWYJJMg
This disgusting blood libel is on display at @Columbia University. https://t.co/ouDmvmJ9AD
Columbia University- your daily reminder what a cess pool of antisemitism the school has become under its current leadership. https://t.co/krHhdRNxgg
Daily reminder that Columbia University is a cess pool of antisemitism and the school is miserably failing its Jewish students and employees. https://t.co/Ra4RmZ4l9p
Jews at @Columbia being dehumanized because the pro-Hamas mob believes it will #FreePalestine https://t.co/tiNFf4kunH