Charges were dropped against 30 students, and 13 more were offered an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.
On the way to the protest, masked activists had swarmed subway cars, demanding any “Zionists” identify themselves and reigniting a debate over anti-masking laws in New York.
In an interview with Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, Chikli acknowledged that progress has weakened Hamas' capabilities but stressed that more work is needed.
The committee also expressed concern over pro-Hamas propaganda spouted by students and students engaging in antisemitic harassment and violations of the civil rights of Jewish students.
Faculty who attack Israel in the classroom, disrupt Israeli lecturers, and boycott Israeli scholars are the greater danger by far.
One student appeared to have the name of a Hamas leader — Mazen Jamal Al-Natsheh — written on her cap as she accepted her degree.
"We must all refuse to sit by and allow history to repeat itself. To anyone who believes they can wait this out, the mobs will come for you, Jewish or not."
Groups like JVP and SJP, under the banner of human rights and justice, often venture far beyond peaceful protest into realms that many find both morally and legally questionable.
The Columbia president highlights the need for dialogue and values, condemns the Hamilton Hall occupation.
Some students received training from activists in Samidoun, which has been considered a terrorist organization in Israel since 2021 and Germany since 2023.
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