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Israeli Arab Journalist Assaulted at Columbia University Protest

Yoseph Haddad, an Israeli Arab journalist, was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters, forcing him to cancel a scheduled speech at Columbia University.

  • Yoseph Haddad was shoved and punched by a masked protester during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University.
  • The assault occurred as Haddad was on his way to deliver a speech, which he subsequently canceled to file a police complaint.
  • Protesters at the scene made aggressive threats against Haddad, including telling him to 'kill himself'.
  • The incident is part of a larger pattern of chaotic protests and anti-Semitic expressions at Columbia University.
  • Haddad, a noted advocate for bridging gaps between Arab and Israeli societies, vowed to continue his advocacy despite the attack.
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