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Protests Turn Violent at Columbia Amid Rising Antisemitism

5/8/2025

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On May 7, 2025, chaos erupted at Columbia University's Butler Library as over 100 masked anti-Israel protesters clashed with safety officers, leaving two injured and leading to multiple arrests. The NYPD stepped in as students faced finals, while Columbia's acting president condemned the violence, highlighting the urgent need for campus safety amid escalating antisemitism.

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On May 7, 2025, chaos erupted at Columbia University's Butler Library as over 100 masked anti-Israel protesters clashed with safety officers, leaving two injured and leading to multiple arrests. The NYPD stepped in as students faced finals, while Columbia's acting president condemned the violence, highlighting the urgent need for campus safety amid escalating antisemitism.