A group of masked anti-Israel protesters stormed Columbia Universityâs Butler Library, disrupting students studying for finals. After overpowering security, they declared the library a "liberated zone" and paid tribute to Palestinian activist Bassel al-Araj. The event coincides with heightened tensions on campus as rumors of increased protests have circulated, signaling ongoing activism in support of Palestine amid rising global awareness of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Video footage highlights the chaotic scene as demonstrators chanted and waved flags, indicating their commitment to raising awareness around the issue.
Video posted on social media shows a large group of activists shoving past a security guard at the library's front entrance, who tried in vain to stop the mob but was quickly overcome.
Once inside, they draped large signs over bookshelves, one declaring the library a "liberated zone" and another bearing the name of Bassel al-Araj, a Palestinian activist killed by Israel Defense Forces in a 2017 raid.
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