Columbia University is experiencing heightened pro-Palestinian protests following an attempted takeover of Butler Library, where demonstrators hung banners and voiced their calls for divestment. Around 100 protesters entered the library days before exams and chanted slogans, naming the space after a deceased Palestinian activist. The New York police intervened, leading to arrests. University officials, including the acting president, emphasized the event's seriousness, while the protestors highlighted their ongoing opposition to Columbia's financial links with Israel and called for action against imperialist violence.
We are renaming the library the Basel Al-Araj Popular University after a Palestinian activist to emphasize the ongoing struggle linked to imperialist violence.
The protests reflect the strong opposition to Columbia's financial ties with companies linked to Israel, showcasing the students' desire for divestment.
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