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Columbia University admits pro-Israel ‘chemical attack’ was fart spray

While anti-Israel activists have long said that they had been attacked with military-grade chemical weapons, Columbia University said that a pro-Israel student had used novelty fart spray.

Columbia antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish, Israeli students

The report, the second one released by the investigatory body made up of faculty, illustrated the breadth of anti-Jewish discrimination at the Ivy League campus.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
31/08/2024
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

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 NY

Anti-Israel activists protest event welcoming new Columbia University students

Activists in keffiyehs shouted and banged drums and pots outside the gate of the university in an attempt to cause noise that would disrupt the Columbia University convocation.

How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation?

While some outspoken pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian activists cheered her departure, others said that Shafik deserved a chance to setter the school through calmer waters this year.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/08/2024

Columbia president resigns, citing toll of controversy over pro-Palestinian protest

“I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University effective August 14, 2024,” Shafik wrote.

By JTA STAFF
15/08/2024

Columbia restricts access to campus following ‘reports of potential disruptions’

Columbia University is restricting campus access to prevent disruptions from expected anti-Israel protests as the new semester begins.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
13/08/2024
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