Pro-Israel protesters surround Columbia University to 'occupy' rivals, separate counter-protesters

NEW YORK.- Hundreds of supporters protest Israel They protested outside this Thursday Columbia Universityin the north ManhattanIt has been occupied by the camp of its pro-competitors for more than a week PalestineWho calls the end War in Gaza.

Called online with a simple slogan – “I stand with Israel” – the demonstration brought together hundreds of people who, with flags of the Jewish state and Americans, surrounded the building and cheered Israel to America.

Police deployment was heavy and was mainly aimed at separating the protesters from the few Pro-Palestinian students Although at no time violence was felt among them, they confronted them.

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A group of people who provoked much anger among the protestors Ultra-orthodox Jews – in their black coats, rings and caps – appeared with Palestinian flags (because they deny the existence of Israel), and chants of “They are not Jews!” and “They're with the terrorists!”

The protesters, of all ages, carried signs and photographs that read, “No Palestine, it's Jordan” or “God is on our side.” Hostages held by Hamas In the October 7 attack.

A deadline by the Columbia administration for students to break up an on-campus encampment ends tonight, which has spread like an oil spill to dozens of universities across the country and become a major political issue.

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