Who was Bassel al-Araj – Palestinian activist at the centre of the Columbia protest
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Masked protesters, reportedly linked to Unity of Fields, stormed Columbia University's library, renaming a reading room in honour of Bassel al-Araj. Flyers distributed by the demonstrators described al-Araj as a "militant intellectual," while also containing factual inaccuracies. Al-Araj was a Palestinian activist killed by Israeli forces in 2017, who claimed he was part of a terror cell.
Trump has issued a stark warning following the arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, calling it the "first of many to come." Khalil, a former Columbia University student and lawful U.S...
Trump has sparked controversy with his stance on Palestinian protests, as authorities Crack down on demonstrators. Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil has been arrested, fueling outrage..
Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
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