Students for justice in palestine

SJP political program calls to 'usurp' universities to 'weaken the US'

National Students for Justice in Palestine aims to reshape US universities, confront Zionism, and advance a Marxist-inspired program for political education.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in New York City, US, August 25, 2024
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Student group praises Boulder firebomb terrorist for ‘resistance' on anniversary of deadly attack

Pro-Palestinian activists march as they take part in a protest on Nakba Day in New York City, May 15, 2026.

'Long live Al Aqsa Flood': US Nakba Day protests rife with terrorism support

A PALESTINIAN woman walks past damaged houses in Jenin refugee camp on October 9, 2024, in the West Bank.

US student groups fundraise to supplement PA funds to 'mothers of martyrs'


As Israelis, Jews remember Oct 7, US pro-Palestine campus groups organize 'day of rage'

The groups advertised the protest via flyers, some of which featured slogans such as "Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance."

 Students for Justice in Palestine organize mass protests on October 7 in the US

U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

A federal judge ruled the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian rally on the October 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks.

 The campus of the University of Maryland in College Park.

Brandeis faculty votes 'no confidence' in president amid a ban on pro-Palestinian organizations

Brandeis University faculty narrowly passed a no-confidence vote against President Ronald Liebowitz, citing poor leadership and divisive decisions.

 Ronald D. Liebowitz, the ninth president of Brandeis University.

Palestinian student group sues University of Maryland over decision to cancel Oct. 7 vigil

The University of Maryland's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the university’s decision to cancel their planned October 7 vigil.

 The campus of the University of Maryland in College Park.

Greta Thunberg labeled 'antisemite of the week' amid anti-Israel activity

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been labeled "antisemite of the Week" by StopAntisemitism after her arrest at an anti-Israel rally, accusing Thunberg of using her platform for antisemitism.

 Climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the Stop Israel demonstration against Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmo, Sweden, May 9, 2024.

University of Maryland reverses decision to allow anti-Israel protest on October 7

University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace had been set to hold their October 7 vigil for Gazans killed in the Israel-Hamas War at a campus hall.

 SIGNS, FLAGS and photos are on display at a vigil in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of hostages kidnapped on October 7. Only 10% of Palestinians polled believed Hamas committed war crimes.

University of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on October 7

The permit is the latest example of concerns around renewal of student activism around the war in Gaza.

 The campus of the University of Maryland in College Park.

Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers

Ofir Akunis, 51, a veteran lawmaker and former minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, became Israel’s consul general in New York in May.

 Israel's consul general to New York, Ofir Akunis, in his Manhattan office, August 14, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia University anti-Israel group banned from Instagram

Columbia SJP said on X on Monday that its account of 124 thousand followers was removed at the same time as its backup account, and when they attempted to make a new account it was soon deleted.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in New York City, US, August 25, 2024

Hamas hostage posters ripped from outside Illinois congressman's Capitol office

Schneider said on social media that the hostage posters, which included the names and faces of eight American citizens, were shredded and thrown across the hall.

 Office of Jewish Congressman Rep. Brad Schneider was vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists.