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A recent event at Columbia University featuring radical anti-Israel activists sparked controversy and fueled protests on campus. Charlotte Kates, representing Samidoun, praised Hamas as defenders of Palestine despite their deadly attacks. Her husband, Khaled Barakat, a senior member of a designated terrorist organization, also expressed support for the group. The university suspended in-person classes due to the escalating demonstrations, fueled by demands for divestment from Israel. Jewish staff and students have voiced concerns over alleged antisemitic incidents, including a professor being denied entry to campus out of safety fears.

Anti-Israel activists at Columbia University may face law enforcement attempts to remove their week-long encampment after a midnight negotiation deadline passed. The deadline was extended to 8 a.m., with students gathering in response to a possible confrontation with police. The protest group claims that administrators have threatened to summon the National Guard or the New York Police Department if students do not meet their demands. The student negotiating team has suspended talks until they receive a written commitment that force will not be used.

After the viral confrontation between Alec Baldwin and anti-Israel activist Crackhead Barney, Barney has released a statement clarifying their intentions and subsequent actions during the incident. The statement highlights their artistic expression and criticism of societal hypocrisy, condemning the contrast between U.S. support for Israel and the facade of civility at home while perpetuating violence abroad. Barney indicates that they have not contacted the police but have consulted with attorneys to determine their next steps.