Tensions Rise on College Campuses Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
April 27, 2024, 3:34 am
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Pro-Palestinian protests at elite university campuses in the U.S. have sparked controversy and calls for action as tensions escalate between students advocating for Palestine and those concerned about antisemitism. President Biden condemns the protests and calls for understanding of the Palestinian situation, while other top Democrats criticize the demonstrations. Calls for Columbia University's president to resign grow as protests continue, with some Jewish students feeling unsafe. The protests have spread to other campuses, igniting debates about free speech and raising concerns about rising reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia. The Education Department launches investigations as college campuses become flashpoints for the Israel-Hamas conflict.