Over 50 students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

Tensions flared at Columbia University as over 50 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested for occupying Butler Library. The protesters, renaming the area “Basel Al-Araj Popular University,” demanded divestment from firms linked to Israel's military actions. University officials called in the NYPD after the protesters refused to leave, leading to arrests and injuries.

May 7, 2025 - 20:30
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Over 50 students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Tensions flared at Columbia University as over 50 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested for occupying Butler Library. The protesters, renaming the area “Basel Al-Araj Popular University,” demanded divestment from firms linked to Israel's military actions. University officials called in the NYPD after the protesters refused to leave, leading to arrests and injuries.

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