Students Demand Recognition of Gaza and Safety Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Cooper Union in New York City breached security and banged on the doors of the university's library, where a group of Jewish students had barricaded themselves inside. The students feared for their safety as the demonstrators displayed anti-Zionist posters and shouted anti-Semitic rhetoric. Despite the presence of the NYPD, no arrests were made, and the protesters eventually left without incident. The university allegedly prevented police intervention and the school's president reportedly left the building upon hearing about the protesters. The incident has left the Jewish students feeling scared and uncomfortable about returning to school.