Overview

• Columbia University has reinstated 12 students previously suspended for anti-Israel protests, amidst ongoing campus demonstrations.
• Protests at Columbia and other U.S. universities have intensified, with calls for divestment from Israel and clashes with police.
• President Minouche Shafik faces significant pressure, with calls for her resignation and criticism of her management of the protests.
• The protests have sparked debates about academic freedom, antisemitism, and the role of universities in political conflicts.
• Security has been heightened on campuses, and some universities have moved to hybrid or online classes in response to the unrest.