On the first day of classes at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian protestors from Columbia University Apartheid Divest picketed at the main gate, demanding divestment in support of Palestine.
The protests on Columbia's campus indicate a continuation of demonstrations in support of Palestine and highlight the ongoing conflict between supporters of Israel and Palestine, reminiscent of last spring's tensions.
The Alma Mater statue was vandalized with red paint on the same day as the protests, drawing attention to the charged atmosphere at the university and the ongoing conflicts surrounding the issues.
Former President Minouche Shafik faced criticism for her handling of the spring protests and reported incidents of anti-Semitism, which contributed to her stepping down before the fall semester.
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