New York Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamal Bowman, both members of “The Squad,” were seen meeting with anti-Israel protesters on Friday. Columbia UniversityWhere “support” was offered to people present at a camp set up to protest Israeli military actions in Gaza.
in one Video shared on social mediaA smiling Ocasio-Cortez is shown talking with people inside the camp and offering her “support” to those who have joined the protest.
Photos of Bowman also circulated on social media, showing the New York Democrat listening to people who were attending a camping protest. His attendance at school was followed by reportedly participated The Biden campaign held a fundraiser Thursday evening in Westchester County, where he was honored by the president for his appearance.
Ocasio-Cortez and Bowman’s visit to Columbia’s campus in New York City came a day after another prominent member, Minnesota Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar. “Squad” – Traveled to the school to show his support for students who are participating in a group of camps on the main lawn to protest Israel’s war against Hamas.
Ilhan Omar and her daughter attend Columbia University camp amid nationwide anti-Israel protests
‘Squad’ Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. was seen meeting with anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University on Friday. (Getty Images)
Omar’s school visit was also joined by her daughter Isra Hirsi, who was suspended from Barnard College last week for her involvement in anti-Israel protests on the Columbia campus.
The appearance of the three progressive “Squad” Democrats comes as many colleges and universities around the United States are bracing for what is yet to come as more and more anti-Israel protests take place across the country.
Ocasio-Cortez has been a staunch defender of those who oppose Israel on college campuses in various corners of the United States. In a Tuesday post on I strongly condemn this.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., leaves Columbia University after visiting an anti-Israel camp on April 26, 2024 in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
His rhetoric sparked chaos on Columbia’s campus and raised concerns in the Jewish community as they feared for the safety of students. also a rabbi Jewish students warned to leave the premises, warning that the NYPD “cannot guarantee your safety.”
Meanwhile, anti-Israeli protesters are heard chanting, “Al-Qassam, you make us proud, now kill another soldier!” “We say justice, you say how. Burn Tel Aviv!” and “Hamas, we love you. We even support your rockets!”
Dozens of anti-Israel activists began demonstrating at Columbia University last week. (Peter Gerber)
Dozens of anti-Israel activists began demonstrating at Columbia University last week. Fierce protests have continued there and at other schools across the country, with many calling for an intifada and the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Omar, whose views on Israel have been repeatedly criticized by her Republican colleagues in Congress, suggested on Wednesday that a ceasefire in Gaza Columbia University “Being co-opted and demonized” by public officials and members of the media.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and her daughter, Isra Hirsi, were seen during their appearance at an anti-Israel camp set up on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on Thursday. (Getty Images, Fox News)
Omar wrote on X, “Throughout history, protests have been co-opted and demonized so that police and public leaders can shut them down. That’s what we’re seeing now at Columbia University.”
Social media videos from days of anti-Israel protests on Columbia’s campus show activists celebrating the deaths of Israeli soldiers and showing support for Hamas. Jewish students have reported feeling unsafe on campus and shared stories of being verbally and physically attacked.
“They were pushing me… They threw stones on my face. At that time, my life was in complete danger. And there was no security officer on the campus.” A student told NY1in the weekends.
Fox News’s Elizabeth Elkind, Taylor Penley and Lewis Casciano contributed to this report.
