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Father of Kidnapped Israeli Joins Columbia Amid Protests

1/28/2026

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Jonathan Dekel-Chen, father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, will join Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Sagui Dekel-Chen was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
Sagui Dekel-Chen was released after 498 days in captivity.
The appointment comes amid anti-Israel protests at Columbia.
The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court has partially lifted a gag order on an Israel Police investigation into a smuggling ring.

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Jonathan Dekel-Chen, father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, will join Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Sagui Dekel-Chen was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
Sagui Dekel-Chen was released after 498 days in captivity.
The appointment comes amid anti-Israel protests at Columbia.
The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court has partially lifted a gag order on an Israel Police investigation into a smuggling ring.