Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.
The Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park, London, was covered by officials in fear that it might be vandalized by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Not only are Israel and the Jews threatened here, but also American society as a whole, along with Canadian society, Western Europe, and other democratic societies.
The election comes as the Columbia campus experiences an overwhelming wave of anti-Israel protests and student encampments.
Lani Dawn said pro-Palestinian protesters told her and a Native American man that they couldn't speak to each other at the scene.
Despite acting under the guise of peace activism, campus protestors are not helping Gazans. There is no place for their violence and antisemitism, says Palestinian peace activist Howidy.
A cautionary tale regarding an important and highly justified judicial initiative, launched to prosecute Nazi war criminals who had illegally immigrated to the UK, which in practical terms failed.
The student said the increased attention on USC has made it difficult to focus on school, even as final exams are around the corner.
Dayan implored Dr. Shafik to “lead with moral principles, not only with administrative regulations. Speak up.”
Early on Friday, Kymani James published a statement to their social media accounts saying that his comments were taken out of context in the clips that have been shared online.
"If the university cannot be a place of learning, then what is the point? Universities across America must take action, and we are not asking asking for radical change," AJC President Deutch said.