2024 Campus Protests

Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment, as Columbia protesters take over university building

Columbia students draped an “intifada” banner down Hamilton Hall, a university building that has been the site of student takeovers in the past.

By JTA Staff April 30, 2024 9:51 am

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Columbia says it ‘will not divest from Israel,’ moves to close encampment following failed negotiations

Student protesters voted not to acquiesce to the university 2 p.m. deadline to vacate or risk suspension.

April 29, 2024 2:06 pm

After Yale protest, prominent rabbi reiterates demand that anti-Israel activists not sing his song

Menachem Creditor first made the request in November, when Jewish pro-ceasefire protesters used it regularly in rallies.

April 29, 2024 8:36 am

After USC cancels graduation amid Israel protests, some Jewish students question their place on campus

By Jacob Gurvis April 26, 2024 7:29 pm

Ted Deutch, the head of the American Jewish Committee, speaks at Columbia's center for Jewish life, April 26, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Trying to thread a needle on free speech, Jewish leaders demand Columbia rein in pro-Palestinian protests

By Luke Tress April 26, 2024 5:07 pm

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators surround a Jewish man at a protest outside Columbia University, in Manhattan, April 18, 2024. (Luke Tress)

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An open letter to the Columbia University Gaza war protesters from a pro-Palestinian activist in Israel

By Haviva Ner-David April 26, 2024 9:35 am

A police officer on horseback confronts pro-Palestinian protesters

Hundreds of students arrested from Texas to California as college Israel protests continue

By Andrew Lapin April 25, 2024 6:19 pm

Brandeis extends transfer deadline, appealing to Jewish students distressed by campus anti-Israel unrest

By Philissa Cramer April 25, 2024 9:01 am

Inspired by Columbia example, pro-Palestinian encampments spring up at colleges nationwide

By Andrew Lapin April 22, 2024 5:58 pm

Israeli professor Shai Davidai outside of Columbia University, April 22, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia protests: Israeli professor barred from campus and Congress members demand action to protect Jewish students

By Luke Tress April 22, 2024 5:34 pm

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