Columbia University has announced that negotiations with student activists regarding the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus have been extended. The decision to prolong the talks came after the university's president set a midnight deadline for reaching an agreement or considering 'alternative options' to clear the encampment.
Following 'important progress' made during the discussions, the negotiations have been extended for an additional 48 hours. The ongoing protests, now in their eighth day, have sparked debates among donors and lawmakers, with some advocating for police intervention to restore order on campus.
