Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.
Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and denounced support for Hamas, emphasizing unwavering support for Israel and urging peaceful protests without hate speech.
Republican Reps. Esposito, Johnson, and Foxx met with Columbia University's president over BDS protests. Esposito criticized security measures and called for Shafik's resignation.
David Schwimmer, known for "Friends," raises alarm on rising antisemitism at US campuses, urging support for Jewish students facing harassment and urging action against discrimination.
The deadline was pushed back to 8 a.m., with students amassing at the university in response to a possible confrontation with police.
It is a story which is mostly unknown and, in my humble opinion, is begging for a research assistant to properly investigate and perhaps base a doctoral thesis on the subject.
The display of Nazi symbols is considered prohibited by law in Germany and Austria, two countries that have strict laws against the display of Nazi symbols.
Lawler said every college and university president who refuses to take action should immediately "resign in disgrace" or be thrown out.
"If you do not rectify this danger, then the Committee will not hesitate in holding you accountable," the congresswoman wrote.
The mayor cited several examples of violent rhetoric used on campus, and pledged that the police were ready to respond to law-breaking; he noted, however, that the university is private property.
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