Columbia University Veterans Counter 'Martyrs Day' Protest

Student-veterans and supporters gather to honor Veterans Day amid a controversial protest by an unsanctioned student group.

Columbia University Apartheid Divest organized a protest on Veterans Day, renaming it 'Martyrs Day' to honor Palestinians killed in Gaza.
A group of about 30 student-veterans and supporters held a counter-event, celebrating Veterans Day with American flags and music.
University officials set up a fence and increased security to separate the two groups and maintain order on campus.
Concerns have been raised about the mental health impact of such protests on veterans, following the suicide of a Columbia student-veteran last year.
Interim President Katrina Armstrong has expressed support for veterans and engaged in discussions to address tensions on campus.