Gaza protests
New York university switches to online teaching
Pro-Palestinian rallies have been keeping several US universities in suspense for days. Violent riots and anti-Semitic incidents have occurred time and again. A rabbi at New York's Columbia University appealed to his Jewish students at the weekend to stay at home for their own safety. The university in question has now switched to online operations.
In recent days, there have been too many examples of "intimidating and harassing behavior on our campus," wrote university president Nemat Shafik in an open letter. "Anti-Semitic remarks, as well as other remarks intended to hurt and frighten people, are unacceptable and appropriate action will be taken," she continued. For de-escalation and "to give us all the opportunity to think about the next steps, I am announcing that all classes will take place virtually on Monday".
Dozens of arrests on campus
Pro-Palestinian protests began last week, calling on the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel. More than 100 protesters were arrested after the university called police to the private campus on Thursday. Following this, tensions appeared to escalate, with an even greater turnout over the weekend. The protests also spread to other universities.
Fierce clashes at universities
Since the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the resulting war in the Gaza Strip, US elite universities have been deeply divided over the war in the Middle East. Students, professors and the administration are engaged in bitter disputes that have also spread to online networks. This involves accusations of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and threats to freedom of expression.
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