
04/24/2025
Columbia University Anticipates Return of Anti-Israel Protest Encampments
• Columbia University issued a warning to students and staff regarding planned anti-Israel protests involving the establishment of tent encampments on campus, stating that such encampments are prohibited and will be immediately removed.
• Following a secret planning meeting, organizers aim to establish the encampment on Thursday and Friday, acknowledging the potential for police intervention and repression but believing inaction would be equally harmful.
• This action follows a similar protest last year that resulted in chaos, numerous arrests, and campus lockdown, highlighting the university's concern about potential disruptions and the need to balance free expression with campus safety and order.