The protests on Columbia's campus emphasized slogans like 'Resistance is glorious!' as students called for divestment from Israel, reflecting ongoing tensions over the university's handling of anti-Israel sentiments.
Solis noted that many students, particularly in the Jewish community, felt that this anniversary was not a time for protests, but rather for remembrance of the lives lost in the October 7 attack.
A student highlighted a troubling environment on campus, stating, 'Columbia has a systemic Jew hate problem, and it's rampant among the faculty, it's rampant in the university Senate...'
The significant division on campus was underscored as anti-Israel demonstrators clashed with students mourning the victims, indicating the charged atmosphere surrounding these events.
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