Pro-Palestinian activists gathered at Columbia University on Monday, marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Demonstrators chanted slogans like “Resistance is glorious!” while concerns about campus safety elevated amid heightened tensions, Breitbart reported.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists assembled at Columbia University on Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7. The demonstrators, many holding banners and chanting phrases like “Resistance is glorious! We will be victorious!” rallied in support of Palestinian resistance, sparking controversy due to the nature of their slogans.
One of the banners displayed at the event read: “We Will Honor All Our Martyrs,” a phrase commonly used by terrorist groups to reference individuals killed in acts of violence, including suicide bombers and militants killed in combat with Israel. The rally participants varied in affiliation, making it unclear how many were Columbia students versus individuals from outside the campus.
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