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Facing Trump’s threats, Columbia investigates students critical of Israel

More than 100 protesters gathered outside Columbia University in response to former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's appearance, according to the university's student newspaper.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a review of Columbia's federal contracts for potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act due to recent anti-Israel protests.
Columbia University stated it is fully committed to combatting antisemitism and plans to collaborate with the federal government to address the issue, as stated in their official statement.
Federal agencies are considering halting $51.4 million in federal contracts to Columbia University in light of these concerns, as reported by HHS.

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Columbia's Administration is Scrambling but Leftist Students Still Don't Get It

4 days ago·Arlington, United States

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Ynet News

Israeli professor resigns from Columbia: 'It was bullsh*t; red line was crossed'

Prof. Avi Friedman endured much at Columbia—engaging with anti-Israel protesters, defending free speech, and insisting on need for pro-Zionist voice on campus; but appointment of pro-Hamas professor to teach Zionism course was breaking point

4 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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CBC News

Fanshawe Student Union moves to shutter student paper, but some students are fighting back

The Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) is shuttering the college's student newspaper, marking the end of a roughly five-decade run of independent student journalism at the school.

4 days ago·Canada

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svt Nyheter

Jewish Central Council files complaint with JO – due to Palestine exhibition

The Jewish Central Council is reporting the University of Gothenburg to the Ombudsman for hosting an exhibition critical of Israel on its premises. – It is a state institution, if it had been a private gallery we would not have filed a complaint, says Aron Verständig, chairman of the Jewish Central Council.

5 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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Irish Independent

‘It just felt so dystopian’ – US university investigates students who criticise Israel

Columbia University senior Maryam Alwan was visiting family in Jordan over the winter break when she received an email from the university accusing her of harassment. Her supposed top offence: writing an op-ed in the student newspaper calling for divestment from Israel.

5 days ago·Ireland

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Haaretz

Trump, GOP eye Columbia University as prime target in antisemitism purge

As Trump threatens to cut funding to the college over pro-Palestinian protests, investigates the University of California and holds a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on antisemitism, Democrats accuse the GOP of politicizing the issue. Their actions 'erode the freedoms that've allowed American Jews to flourish,' said one student

6 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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