- A Jewish student at Columbia University has filed a class-action lawsuit against the institution, alleging that it failed to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination during recent campus protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Fox News, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, JNS, The Hill, The Independent)
- The lawsuit claims that the university allowed protesters to create an environment of fear and hostility towards Jewish students, with some protesters allegedly making threats and engaging in intimidation tactics. (Fox News, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, JNS, The Hill, The Independent)
- According to reports, the protests involved the occupation of a campus building by pro-Palestinian activists, who allegedly chanted anti-Semitic slogans and displayed banners with inflammatory messages. (Fox News, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, JNS, The Hill, The Independent)
- The lawsuit seeks to compel Columbia University to implement measures to protect Jewish students and prevent future incidents of discrimination and harassment. (Fox News, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, JNS, The Hill, The Independent)
- Some Columbia students who witnessed the protests described a “night of terror” and likened the scene to the horror film “The Shining.” (Fox News)
- The lawsuit comes amid broader concerns about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses across the United States. (Fox News, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, JNS, The Hill, The Independent)
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