Clash at Columbia University

Chaos erupted at Columbia University as police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters, resulting in dozens of arrests. The protesters, seeking divestment from companies supporting Israel's government, greater financial transparency, and amnesty for disciplined students, occupied Hamilton Hall and set up an encampment on campus. Columbia University president Minouche Shafik requested police assistance to clear the protesters, leading to a swift and forceful removal. The occupation, led by student groups like Columbia University Apartheid Divest, sparked tensions and accusations of antisemitism, with counter-protesters and university administrators getting involved. The clash reflects a larger wave of student activism across the US in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.