Politics

Inspired by Columbia example, pro-Palestinian encampments spring up at colleges nationwide

Pro-Palestinian activists are cheering the encampments, while Jewish campus groups are calling for action to stop them.

Israeli professor Shai Davidai outside of Columbia University, April 22, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia protests: Israeli professor barred from campus and Congress members demand action to protect Jewish students

Columbia deactivates Shai Davidai’s campus entry card ahead of a planned sit-in at the protest encampment that has thrown the university into turmoil.

Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns, taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures

“The intelligence division under my command did not live up to the mission we were sworn to,” Aharon Haliva wrote.

House overwhelmingly passes Israel aid, even as dissent grows in both parties

In a first, US is reportedly set to sanction Israeli military unit for alleged human rights abuses

South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders

Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein seen after a court hearing on March 31, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

US sanctions far-right Israeli activist Bentzi Gopstein and 2 groups in latest round of West Bank penalties

100+ arrested in day of unrest and mass protest at Columbia U over Gaza and Israel

Police arrest son of prominent DC-area rabbi after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

Survey taken 5 months into the Gaza war finds most American Jews felt close to Israel, but not its government

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