Columbia University issued a press statement around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday regarding its ongoing negotiations with anti-Israel protesters on campus. The university highlighted four key points of discussion, stating that progress is being made with representatives of the student encampment on the West Lawn.
The first point mentioned in the statement is that student protestors have committed to dismantling and removing a significant number of tents. Additionally, they have agreed to ensure that only Columbia University students will be participating in the protest, with individuals not affiliated with the university being asked to leave.