Anti-Israel protests at Columbia and Yale universities have sparked tensions, leading to classes going virtual at Columbia University. The demonstrations, now in their sixth day, have prompted the school's president to label the situation a crisis. Protesters are advocating for the divestment of the institutions from companies allegedly profiting from Israel's actions, citing violations of international law and Palestinian rights. This unrest follows the arrest of at least 40 protestors during a rally at Yale University. The protests coincide with the beginning of Passover, a significant Jewish holiday.
Palestinian rights
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Enter Third Day at Columbia University
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue their protest for the third consecutive day at Columbia University's main lawn in Upper Manhattan, showcasing sustained activism and solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
The ongoing demonstrations highlight the passionate engagement of protesters who are advocating for Palestinian rights and condemning Israeli policies. The protest's longevity underscores the depth of concern and commitment within the Columbia University community regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Yesterday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) reported 114 arrests related to the anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. The arrests. . .
How do the people claiming this is what "self-defense" looks like sleep at night?
For its victims, war is . . . yes, hell. For the rest of us—the onlooking and supportive patriots—war is an abstraction embedded in ignorance, a.k.a., public relations, served up for public consumption.
At least that’s the way it’s supposed to be. The reality of war should never directly confront the official PR of those waging it. If it does, God help the war industry!
But that. . .