Anti-Israel Protest at Columbia University
More than 80 masked anti-Israel agitators were arrested after storming Butler Library at Columbia University on Wednesday as students studied for finals. The acting president of Columbia University strongly denounced the occupation of the campus library by anti-Israel protesters.
Key Points
- 80+ anti-Israel agitators arrested after storming Butler Library
- Protesters demanded university divest from Israel
- Acting president condemned the actions as unacceptable
- Disruption caused unnecessary stress and danger to students
- Response praised from professors, campus police, and NYPD
- Clear line crossed between legitimate protest and endangering others
Pros
- Strong denouncement of the occupation by the acting president of Columbia University
- Arrests made to maintain campus safety
- Clear rejection of antisemitism and discrimination
Cons
- Violence and vandalism at the library
- Disruption of students' study spaces before finals
- Prominent antisemitism on campus