Columbia officials have promised the pro-Hamas protesters that there are no plans for evictions or campus lockdowns despite the hateful encampment, leading students to celebrate.
Here’s more from the New York Post:
Anti-Israel protesters are singing and celebrating as Columbia University squashed rumors of looming campus lockdowns and mass evictions over the ongoing “tent city” demonstration.
The school administration, which has been slammed for repeatedly bowing to protesters, said that negotiations with the students are moving forward despite the Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine group claiming that the university was threatening to lay down the hammer.
“We want to be clear: There is no truth to claims of an impending lockdown or evictions on campus,” the administration said in a statement Saturday night.
Thee SJP accused the university of changing its tune under pressure after having planned the lockdown and evictions. The group claimed Columbia scheduled a briefing that was meant to allegedly announce the warning on Saturday night.
“We will not be deterred by an administration that continues to threaten students & engage in bad faith,” the SJP said.
Following the administration’s latest promise not to crack down on the demonstrations, protesters could be seen celebrating and carrying on with songs and chants at the encampment in the Manhattan campus on Sunday.
“Say it clear, say it loud, Palestine will make us proud,” the students rejoiced.
The protesters appeared to be in it for the long-haul after already more than a week of demonstrations, with students seen handing out bags of chips, fresh pasta, fried chicken, and even offering vegan and Kosher options.
The entire administration at Columbia should be fired for caving to this antisemitic madness.