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Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt Against Bennett at Columbia

3/5/2025

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On March 4, 2025, over 200 passionate pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside Columbia University, voicing their dissent against former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's appearance. Their chants echoed concerns over his controversial history and the ongoing Gaza conflict, while tensions escalated as the Trump administration threatened to cut federal funding, accusing the university of harboring anti-Semitic sentiments.

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On March 4, 2025, over 200 passionate pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside Columbia University, voicing their dissent against former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's appearance. Their chants echoed concerns over his controversial history and the ongoing Gaza conflict, while tensions escalated as the Trump administration threatened to cut federal funding, accusing the university of harboring anti-Semitic sentiments.