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Columbia University Faces Intense Protests and Backlash Over Handling of Anti-Israel Demonstrations

The Ivy League school grapples with campus unrest, leading to a shift to hybrid classes and widespread criticism of its president's actions.

  • 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.
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