Universities Take Action Against Anti-Israel Groups and Support for Hamas

Columbia University has suspended Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) as official student groups due to repeated violations of campus event policies, including an unauthorized event with threatening rhetoric and intimidation. The suspension means the groups cannot hold events on campus or receive funding, and it will be lifted only if they demonstrate compliance with university policies and engage in consultations with university officials. The university emphasizes the importance of community safety and the need for all student groups to abide by rules and cooperate with administrators.