Campus Antisemitism

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Irvine

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters enter lecture hall at UC Irvine and surround the building. Police officers arrive at the scene and begin making arrests.

TV show mocks protests

'What's intifada?' 'It's this amazing salad'

Israeli satire program Eretz Nehederet released a new skit mocking the anti-Israel demonstrations that have been occurring on campuses across the US.

Anti-Israel protesters occupy CUNY Graduate Center library

Protesters rename Mina Rees Library, "The Al Aqsa University Library”, agree to leave only after president promises them amnesty for taking over school building.

Anti-Israel Cornell University protesters disband peacefully

In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal.

Due to anti-Israel protests:

Survey: Over 60% of Jewish students feel less safe on campus

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds.

Harvard University:

Anti-Israel protesters take down encampment

Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas voluntary take down their tents after university officials agree to meet to discuss their demands.

Congress investigating 20 groups funding anti-Israel protests

House Oversight and Committee Chairman James Comer and Education Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx ask Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for all suspicious activity reports on groups behind campus anti-Israel protests.

Rewarding protesters:

U of Minnesota holds Israel divestment hearing

After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment.

Amid antisemitism on campus:

Cornell University President steps down

Cornell University President Martha Pollack insists her departure is unrelated to anti-Israel protests and displays of antisemitism on campus.

Case Western Reserve U

Contractors spray-paint over anti-Israel protesters

After university president orders 'spirit wall' painted over to remove antisemitic graffiti, activists refuse to move from in front of wall, even as worker sprays white paint on them and the wall.

EJC calls on Europe’s university rectors: Protect Jewish students

Following attacks on Jewish students amid anti-Zionist campus demonstrations, Jewish organization urges European university rectors to take steps to rectify situation. Demonstrations 'glorify violence against Jews, attempt to muzzle any form of expression by Jewish students.'

George Washington U:

Anti-Israel protesters demand 'Guillotine' for university pres.

Protesters hold mock court sentencing George Washington University president and other school officials to beheading and hanging. 35 protesters arrested as police break up encampment.

Ad calling out campus antisemitism to air during NBA playoffs

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests during NBA playoffs.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Chicago

Police in riot gear clear an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Chicago. University President says the university intervened to end the encampment due to safety concerns.

After anti-Israel comment:

Omar faces censure motion at the House

Rep. Don Bacon introduces motion to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, who referred to some Jewish students as "pro-genocide".

Survey:

Majority of college students reject anti-Israel protests methods

New poll finds that the Arab-Israeli conflict is not a priority for vast majority of students, while students do not oppose anti-Israel protests, they do oppose blocking Jewish students and occupying buildings.

Antisemitism in US:

‘Protests affect future students’

Responding to the violent wave of antisemitism, Hillel is out on US campuses to support Jewish students. Director General, Noga Brenner-Samia, spoke to Arutz Sheva.

Imagining a world without antisemitism

In this utopian world in which Jew-hatred was nothing but a bad memory, Hamas would have no reason to exist. Instead of building rockets and tunnels, the residents of Gaza could turn their coastal enclave into a paradise with a bustling economy and a high standard of living. Op-ed.

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Mayor Adams discusses the challenges facing New York amid growing antisemitism on campuses. Special interview.

Columbia cancels commencement ceremony after protests

School where anti-Israel 'tent encampments' began announces there will be no university-wide graduation ceremony this year.

Min. Chikli to university heads:

'Take urgent and decisive action to root out campus antisemitism'

Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism warns university heads that inaction in the face of growing antisemitism is 'complicit in perpetuating this toxic environment.'

Sen. Fetterman:

'Campus protests work against peace in the Middle East'

Sen. John Fetterman denounces pro-Palestinian Arab college protests: They should be protesting for a ceasefire now.

U. of Southern California:

Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment

Police in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment on USC's campus, push several dozen people out of the campus gates.

UC Santa Cruz:

SJP calls for boycott of Jewish groups

Students for Justice in Palestine at UCSC demands school boycott Jewish organizations, including Hellen Diller foundation, Koret foundation, Israel Institute, and Hillel International.

University of Michigan:

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters interrupt commencement

A group of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly interrupt spring University of Michigan commencement ceremony, call for divestment from Israel.

ANALYSIS:

Who is paying for the American campus protests?

There has been an undeniable influx of money from overseas into the most prestigious universities in the United States. For almost 20 years, a central player in this development has been Qatar.

Anti-Israel protests:

Not all of the arrested protesters affiliated with Columbia U.

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say.

The ivory tower jihad

In the appalling scenes on campus, monstrous chickens are now coming home to roost.

Quebec Premier:

'Dismantle anti-Israel protest encampment at McGill'

Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls the police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian Arab protest encampment that was set up on the lower field of McGill University's downtown campus in Montreal.

Second Gentleman speaks to Jewish students amid campus protests

White House official says Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke with Jewish students from Columbia University and Barnard College as well as Hillel leaders from Emory and the University of Texas at Austin.

Iranian university head offers free tuition to US protesters

Shiraz University head says students who who are expelled over their actions during recent antisemitic protests are welcome to continue their studies at his institution.

Antisemitism expert:

'Qatari billions used as soft power to influence campus, culture'

Dr. Charles Asher Small, the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, tells Arutz Sheva recent rise in antisemitism is a warning of a threat to democracy and Western culture.

Biden:

'No place on American campuses for antisemitism'

President Joe Biden addressed ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses.

Trump:

'We're not letting left-wing morons on campuses take over US'

Speaking outside NYC court, former President Trump praises NYPD for removing anti-Israel protest encampment from Columbia University, says radical left protests have to be stopped.

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing Hamas headband to FBI

University forwards 'disturbing' picture of masked man wearing same green headband as Hamas terrorists at campus protest to FBI.

132 arrested

Police clear anti-Israel protesters out of UCLA encampment

Police move into the anti-Israel protest encampment on the campus of UCLA and over 100 of arrests.

$290,000 for students who protected American flag

GoFundMe raises $290,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests.

UCLA protests

Reporter bewildered by Chabad 'Moshiach' flag

A CBS News reporter covering clashes between pro and anti-Israel protesters at UCLA was baffled by a flag waved by one of the pro-Israel protesters.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

More than a dozen arrested at University of Texas at Dallas

Law enforcement dismantle encampment that pro-Palestinian Arab students set up on the campus.

Amid campus protests

US House approves antisemitism bill

House of Representatives approves bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act by a majority of 320 to 91.

American student to Arutz Sheva:

'Our Jewish community doesn't succumb to fear'

Vice President of Engagement of the University of Michigan Hillel Jack Landstein talks to Arutz Sheva about life as a Jewish student amid the anti-Israel protests on university campuses.

Columbia Pres:

University considered 'proposals on divestment' from Israel

After police remove anti-Israel protesters, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik reveals university officials considered acceding to protesters' demands, says they protested for an 'important cause.'

'Little Gazas'

Senate Republicans condemn campus anti-Israel protests

Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Cotton, called on government agencies to act against the violent, antisemitic protesters and accused Biden of instead putting pressure on Israel.

Jewish UCLA student:

'Jews of LA said enough is enough'

Eli Tsives, a Jewish student at UCLA says Los Angeles Jews came to the campus to draw police to enforce the anti-Israel protesters who have been harassing him and other Jewish students.

'A proud moment'

NYPD regains control of CCNY campus, raises US flag

Approximately 300 were arrested overnight at CCNY and Columbia after the NYPD was called on to clear out anti-Israel protesters who had been occupying the campuses.

Amid anti-Israel protests:

Police officers enter Columbia University campus

Large numbers of New York City police officers enter Columbia University as dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters remain on the campus. At least 100 people arrested.

Jewish student punched in face at UC Berkeley

Law student filming anti-Israel protest accosted and assaulted by 'guard.' 'Protests are peaceful until you don't comply.'

UCLA

Pro-Israel counter-protester attacked, threatened with taser

Sword found in midst of violence at UCLA anti-Israel protests. Woman attempts to rip sign from pro-Israel protester's hands, threatens him with a taser.

White House condemns protesters' takeover of Columbia building

Administration spokespeople say anti-Israel activists' recent actions at Columbia University, including takeover of Hamilton Hall, are "not peaceful" and "hate speech."

Columbia U. is the testing ground for definitions of antisemitism

The definition from 2,000 years ago proves to be the most accurate and practical. Why? Because every pro-Hamas has been caught harbouring a flagrant ambition to witness the liquidation of Zionists. Opinion.

Columbia U protesters defy deadline to disperse

Protesters were warned to disperse by 2 p.m. or face suspension. Ultimatum comes as Columbia President Minouche Shafik says efforts to negotiate with the anti-Israel protesters on campus have failed.

UCLA:

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian Arab protesters clash

Demonstrators breach security barrier meant to keep opposing protest groups apart on UCLA campus, scuffles ensue.

Sanders supports anti-Israel protests on campuses

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he supports protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, but stresses the need to “condemn, in every form, antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.”

Presidential candidate Jill Stein arrested at anti-Israel protest

Green Party candidate and her campaign managers detained during anti-Israel demonstration at Washington University. Stein has made ending Israel's "genocide" a priority of her candidacy.

ADL head:

Ilhan Omar's claim Jewish students 'pro-genocide' a blood libel

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt condemns Squad member's claim Jewish students shouldn't face antisemitism even if they are 'pro-genocide.'

U. of Florida threatens to ban anti-Israel protesters for 3 years

UF threatens to bar protesters for campus, suspend students, and fire professors and employees if tactics used at schools like Columbia are employed.

Shai Davidai’s war on campus antisemitism

It takes courage and a dire situation for a left-wing academic to risk his livelihood and social standing to combat Hamas-inspired Jew-hatred. Opinion.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Dozens arrested at encampment at Indiana University

At least 23 arrested for resisting law enforcement after officers respond to a pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at Indiana University.

At Columbia University:

Squad members visit anti-Israel encampment

Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman visit pro-Palestinian Arab encampments at Columbia University, a day after Ilhan Omar did so.

After backlash

Columbia student apologizes for anti-Israel comments

Columbia University student apologizes for saying on video that "Zionists don’t deserve to live".