Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a History of Modern Israel class at Columbia University by handing out antisemitic flyers, causing disturbance and intimidation among students and faculty.
Key Points
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a class at Columbia University by handing out antisemitic flyers
Students and faculty felt disturbed and intimidated by the incident
Columbia University condemned the disruption and violent imagery on the flyers
Protesters also demonstrated outside the university in support of the liberation of Palestine
Pros
Raises awareness of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East
Brings attention to the need for respectful dialogue and academic freedom
Cons
Intimidation and disruption of academic activities