"Columbia University President Testifies Against Antisemitism in Congress Hearing"

Columbia University's president, Nemat Shafik, defended the school against accusations of fostering antisemitism during a congressional hearing, acknowledging a rise in antisemitism on campus since October but asserting that the majority of demonstrations have been peaceful. Shafik faced tough questions about specific phrases and faculty support for Hamas, and she emphasized the school's efforts to protect students, including disciplinary actions against violators. Republicans, however, criticized Columbia's response, citing incidents of threats and physical confrontations against Jewish students and accusing the university of negligence in countering antisemitism.