The Orthodox rabbi at Columbia University and Barnard College has advised Jewish students to leave campus and go home due to ongoing anti-Israel activities. Rabbi Elie Buechler, director of OU-LJIC at Columbia/Barnard, expressed concern over the safety of Jewish students amidst the presence of anti-Israel agitators on campus. He emphasized that the current situation is alarming and recommended students return home until conditions improve.
House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik called for the resignation of Columbia University President Dr. Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik, citing a lack of control over campus safety and the protection of Jewish students. Stefanik criticized the university's response to recent events, including the release of individuals arrested for their involvement in the anti-Israel encampment on campus.
