Columbia in chaos: Classes go virtual amid anti-Israel protests, arrests, safety fears

The Washington Times— Columbia University President Minouche Shafik declared Monday that the Ivy League institution is facing a “crisis,” ordering classes to be held remotely and stepping up security over escalating anti-Israel protests that have Jewish students in fear for their safety.

Fox News—GOP congresswoman demands Columbia University 'restore order and safety' amid anti-Israel protests. Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, sent a letter to Columbia University leaders demanding they take action against the anti-Israel protests on campus that have made Jewish students feel unsafe. Foxx's letter on Sunday was addressed to Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Columbia Trustees Co-Chairs David Greenwald and Claire Shipman. "I am gravely concerned by the ongoing chaos at Columbia University caused by the radical, unlawful Gaza Solidarity...

Drudge Report—Columbia University president orders virtual classes as anti-Israel protests take over: 'We need a reset'. Students at Columbia University were told in an overnight statement that all classes will be held virtually on Monday as anti-Israel protesters have taken over the campus, its president announced. Columbia University President Dr. Nemat "Minouche" Shafik said in a statement posted in the early hours Monday morning, that she was "deeply saddened" by certain actions of agitators, who have formed an "encampment" on the campus and have riled students and faculty with anti-Jewish slogans and chants....

WFIN Local News—Columbia University anti-Israel protesters: 5 dramatic moments from a week of chaos. Anti-Israel protesters continue to hold demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City, continuing a week of chaos that started when they pitched an encampment on campus Wednesday. The post Columbia University anti-Israel protesters: 5 dramatic moments from a week of chaos first appeared on WFIN Local News.