Jonathan Lederer, the 22-year-old student, faced violent accusations at the protest where he advocated for peace, despite being confronted with antisemitism and physical aggression.
During the protest, demonstrators accused Lederer of theft of land, with one protesting claiming, "Jews have no history in the land. You stole our land," showcasing the deeply emotional tensions involved.
Lederer expressed frustration about Columbia University stating, "They have no moral backbone. They are trying to protect themselves with these half measured statements," highlighting issues with university responses.
Lederer noted it wasn't the first violent encounter, recounting an earlier incident where rocks were thrown at him after protesters set his flag on fire, evidencing escalating hostility.
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