Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:56am on 22 Apr 2024,Monday International
US President Joe Biden condemned anti-Semitism on college campuses amid protests at Columbia University. Demonstrators, advocating for Palestine, demand the university cut financial ties with Israel due to the Gaza crisis. Biden's statement, ahead of Passover, denounced harassment of Jews and violence, asserting it has no place in the US. The protests, ongoing for five days, reflect tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Protesters camped on campus urge a boycott of all Israeli-related activities. Biden's remarks underscore the need for campus safety and tolerance, emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue amidst contentious issues.
