NEW YORK — Student activist Mahmoud Khalil was welcomed by New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on March 9, 2026, a year after his arrest by federal authorities for protesting Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Khalil attended the intimate iftar with his wife and young son, sharing a meal with the […]
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White house targets more universities after Columbia deal
The White House is demanding fines from several leading U.S. universities for failing to curb campus antisemitism. This move comes after Columbia University agreed to pay over $200 million in a settlement. The Trump administration says this step is part of a broader effort to hold institutions accountable. Officials are negotiating similar deals with other […]
Columbia suspends 80 students pro-Palestinian protest
Columbia University has suspended 80 students for participating in a pro-Palestinian protest in May 2025. The protest involved students occupying part of the university’s main library. Several arrests were made at the time. After investigating, the university issued final disciplinary decisions this week. According to Columbia, the protest violated campus rules by disrupting academic spaces. […]
Columbia suspends 65+ students after controversial pro-palestinian protest
Columbia University has suspended over 65 students for their involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest that led to the shutdown of the university’s main library. The students have been placed on interim suspension and are prohibited from taking final exams or accessing campus except for their dormitories. In addition to the suspensions, 33 other individuals, including […]
Protesters rally for justice: nearly 100 arrested for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Nearly 100 people were arrested during a protest at Trump Tower in Manhattan. The demonstration aimed to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, protesters occupied the golden atrium, chanting “Free Mahmoud Khalil” and calling for justice. The rally […]
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia University to Protect Activist Records
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, has filed a lawsuit against the university. He is joined by seven unnamed individuals in this legal battle. Their goal is to prevent Columbia from sharing student activists’ personal information with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. This lawsuit comes in response to a request from the House Committee on Education […]
Harsh punishments for Columbia students involved in pro-palestine protests
Columbia University has given strict punishments to pro-Palestine students who took part in the April 2024 protest at Hamilton Hall. The punishments include long suspensions, expulsions, and taking away degrees. The university did not say how many students were affected, citing privacy rules. These actions were part of bigger protests calling for an end to […]