Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter focuses on the increasing prevalence of anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and globally. The latest edition sheds light on the experiences of Jewish college students amid intense anti-Israel protests on campuses like Columbia University and Barnard College. Students Shoshana Aufzien, Eliana Birman, and Aryeh Krischer shared their distress over the aggressive demonstrations that have disrupted campus life, with protesters chanting slogans and calling for divestment from Israel.
The featured video showcases masked anti-Israel protesters outside Columbia University, where tensions have escalated following the recent killing of Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas. The protests have sparked fear and anxiety among Jewish students, who feel targeted and unsafe. House Republican leaders are now promising to take action against anti-Israel protests on college campuses, calling for a zero tolerance policy for anti-Semitic violence that targets Jewish students. They are determined to hold universities accountable for ensuring the safety and security of students amidst rising tensions.
In a significant decision, Meta’s oversight board declared that the anti-Israel rallying call “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” does not constitute hate speech. The board acknowledged that while the slogan can be used to express solidarity with Palestinians, it does not necessarily incite violence or exclusion. This decision has sparked debates over the boundaries of free speech and the impact of such slogans on Jewish communities. College campuses, in particular, have become battlegrounds for conflicting ideologies and political beliefs, leading to increased tensions and polarization.
The testimonies of Jewish college students offer a glimpse into the challenges they face on campus, including being confronted with flyers accusing them of complicity in genocide. Barnard College freshman Eliana Birman described feeling like there is a target on her back simply for being Jewish, highlighting the pervasive anti-Semitic attitudes that are fueling a climate of fear and discrimination. With the new academic year beginning, Jewish students are bracing themselves for potential confrontations and harassment as they navigate a hostile environment characterized by divisive rhetoric and escalating tensions.
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