Behind Columbia University’s months of tension | The Take
Tensions have been mounting at Columbia University for months, even before the school called police to clear a Gaza solidarity encampment. Pro-Palestine students say the administration hasn’t prioritized their safety. In the first of a two-part series, The Take goes behind the protests at Columbia.
In this episode:
Asiya Ahmed, Senior Producer, AJ+
Mohsen Mahdawi, Co-President, Columbia Palestinian Students Union
Chris Mendell, Staff Writer, The Columbia Spectator
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. David Enders, Zaina Badr, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Since no one is taking any ACTION, but merely TALK endlessly ... the top universities are in ACTION - these are the future heroes of the country - instead of sitting ducks!
@hasanramadan830
12 күн бұрын
Hello
@neoneherefrom5836
12 күн бұрын
You set a low bar for heroism.
@wassy1498
12 күн бұрын
@@neoneherefrom5836 you set a low bar for humanity
@neoneherefrom5836
12 күн бұрын
If this is the height of “action” then don’t expect much change.
@morgane8947
12 күн бұрын
@@neoneherefrom5836 The smallest action is better than no action, but loud talk ...
Good to see young people raising their voices
@nathansam9396
12 күн бұрын
These young people probably forgot about 911
@anya8861
12 күн бұрын
They will soon be paying 911 salaries, let their voices be heard
@INSiGHTOLOGY1
12 күн бұрын
“What the Palestinians are asking is not the stars, the moon, and the sky. They are asking for their minimum basic, uncontroversial rights under International Law, which have been repeatedly certified in all the political, and legal, and human rights bodies in the world” Norman Finkelstein
@lornalewis-wright4836
12 күн бұрын
Young people did the same in iran. They raised their voices and were executed by the Iranian regime.
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
These young people are bunch of pot smoker and beer drinkers
God bless the protestors at Columbia.
I extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone present here for organizing this historic rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine. Your passion and love reflect the deep connection we all share with their struggle. The scenes of devastation and resilience witnessed in Gaza are a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people. Despite enduring relentless bombings and unimaginable losses, they continue to stand firm in their faith and determination. It is heartbreaking to witness the suffering of innocent civilians, especially children, who bear the brunt of this conflict. The recent wedding celebration amidst the rubble serves as a poignant reminder of their unwavering spirit and resilience. We must not forget the sacrifices made by the people of Palestine in their quest for justice and freedom. Their struggle is not just about land or politics; it is a fight for dignity, humanity, and the right to exist. We stand united in our rejection of any compromise on Palestinian rights and condemn those who betray their cause for personal gain. It is imperative for the Muslim world to come together and take decisive action against oppression and injustice. Let us draw strength from our faith and unity as we continue to support the Palestinian cause and oppose all forms of tyranny and oppression.
@lyndatroidl9006
12 күн бұрын
People of ALL faiths must come together. The core tenets of all faiths are underpinned by the belief that we are ALL created equal and human rights are each of our inherent rights. My generation was overwhelmingly against the Vietnam War, but it appears that my generation are complicit in the silencing of the voices of these brave young people. We are becoming the same as those people who looked away when the holocaust was taking place. The horrors are being committed by israel with impunity in full view of the world thanks to technology. What will be our excuse for 'looking away' ? If there is a God, may she/he be merciful to us. LONG LIVE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 🙏
@Abanya-ib4ih
12 күн бұрын
@@lyndatroidl9006After all is calm, the same people you'll have fought for will forget and turn against you as infidels and may not hesitate to get rid of you before turning onto each others
@neikusumah8357
12 күн бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚
A lot of discrimination against pro Palestinians.
@samk.4158
12 күн бұрын
@scpython1not all of them are pro Hamas. Only a proven handful of them said that. So dont judge the entire group based off that one group. I admit most of these protestors are just ignorant and blindly protesting for Palestine, but not all of them are pro Hamas
@newfoundmoralclarity
12 күн бұрын
Yes, because they're awful and unwelcome
@user1qaz2wsx3edc
12 күн бұрын
@scpython1 Reminder:Hamas is a creation of israel. Israel financed Hamas to eliminate al-Fatah .
@Eagle_000
12 күн бұрын
Playing the victim again and again!!
@Abanya-ib4ih
12 күн бұрын
Isn't it the other way round? If it's true then they wouldn't be so loud and visible
I'm so proud of the students at Columbia Uni. I love you guys, such brave kids. Free Palestine 🇵🇸
being pro palestine is not anti semitism and is not anti jewish.
@yannip2083
11 күн бұрын
EXACTLY.
@flameofthewest6196
11 күн бұрын
Oh really? When just what does "from the river (Jordan) to the Sea (Med)" mean? If the palies don't support Hamas, tben why did they elect them, and where is the palie resistance movement against Hamas? How come the 2 state option is always rejected by the palies? Why have they continued to fire missiles at Israel all the time if they truly are not Hamas supporters as you claim? Th e palies are not interested in getting along with anyone
All great heroes❤
The facts are indisputable. Palestinians live in an apartheid, colonial-settler state, one that has dispossessed them of their land for some seventy years, has forced them to live in dehumanizing conditions that are worse than an open-air prison (unlike Palestinians, inmates are not periodically bombed), persecutes them for their religious affiliation, devastates them economically, seeks to (and yet has failed to) break them psychologically, interminably terrorizes and periodically massacres them as a policy (some of Israel’s politicians speak of killing Palestinians as ‘mowing the grass’).
@Joe-eg7ml
12 күн бұрын
😆
@jaialaiwarrior
9 күн бұрын
I thought they wanted to have their own state. Why do you pretend they should be a part of Israel?
@Poppy-zm2yh
7 күн бұрын
@@jaialaiwarrior how exactly do you get that from op's comment?
@jaialaiwarrior
7 күн бұрын
@@Poppy-zm2yh anyone who uses the word "apartheid" is presuming that populations governed by separate leaderships (PA, Hamas or Israel) are supposed to be agglomerated together into one.
Free Palestine from Israel
@ankit-sq6oh
11 күн бұрын
From this world
Listening from Canada and I support the students ✊✌️💯
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
@nathansam9396
12 күн бұрын
Pallestinians were free to choose but they choose H'amas... So who is to be blamed?
@danielvertino8126
12 күн бұрын
Boycott, Divest and Sanction
@user-he5nf2sp4c
12 күн бұрын
@scpython1 The Palestinians need to regain sovereignty over their homeland now, and the strangers must leave and return to their countries
@martiwaterman1437
12 күн бұрын
@scpython1Hamas did not exist during the Nakba.
@miacarlany
12 күн бұрын
from hamas and sharia culture
Listen to the heart of our future leaders specially if they are on the right side of history. ❤ & Respect to all protesters for their hearts & efforts to protect humanity from genocide.
@indiaunmuted2414
12 күн бұрын
Mus||ms will never |et anybody l|ve in Peace. Shame on them.
So proud of this University students.. They are standing up for humanity ❤
So proud of the students for such courageous resolve and the professors in their support!
I STAND WITH PALESTINE LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤🇵🇸🇵🇸
We humans will never forget we humans are all palastine ❤❤❤❤❤
I am old enough to remember kent state. This is nothing new If you see nothing but reasons to be aggrieved, you will rise up. It is one insult after another . Worldwide governments suck
Time of revolution
Allah bless students of Columbia and Palistine Ameen ❤️
@EitaThomasJohn-xv6jz
11 күн бұрын
Ameen🇵🇸☝️🎉
Y’all realize this is the beginning of liberation for people all over the world. I’m verklempt❤❤❤
IDF Americans acting as provocateurs, who would have ever thought, oof
These students will be the future novelists and intellectuals for their free thinking.
@newfoundmoralclarity
12 күн бұрын
These kids will be future baristas begging for working people like the police they verbally abuse to forgive the $300k debt they incurred studying post colonial queer theory
@somtam1974
12 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
These pot smokers are the dark future and China the bright place
Great content, thank you
@INSiGHTOLOGY1
12 күн бұрын
If you want to see how the media plays a role in this read "Israel-Palestine on Record: How the New York Times Misreports Conflict in the Middle East" Another book that highlights this phenomenon in the media is "Discourse analysis and media attitudes : the representation of Islam in the British press" by Baker, Paul. You can also read "CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND THE U.S. MEDIA" by Yahya R. Kamalipour and Theresa Carilli, Editors 2 other good books about the topic are: The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine by Miko Peled and Holy Lands: Reviving Pluralism in the Middle East by Nicolas Pelham
So proud of this University students.. They are standing up for humanity
From USA FREE FREE PALESTINE
i want to thank dennis prager for telling me not to watch this. Now i watch everyday
I hope people understand that this sets a very dangerous precedent for action against protest on university campuses. They are supposed to be places that foster free thought and expression. Are we going to need a second Kent State before we figure it out again as a society?
@zorba9660
11 күн бұрын
It’s not a “freedom of speech” to organise indefinite encampment in private property and disrupt other students from attending regular classes. They can protest legally and lawfully and express their opinions or debate. But this is mob behaviour and its impact are never positive.
Salute you all from Faisalabad city of Pakistan
Peace 🕊 will come when Israelis learn to ❤ LOVE their children more than they HATE their neighbors! 😢 '❤ Love your neighbors said the Powers that be! 😊
I'm so proud of the students at Columbia Uni. I love you guys, . Free Palestine
What a democracy and freedom of speech. Free Free Palistian From the river to the sea Ameen Sum Ameen Ya Rabbul Alamin Nasrum minalahay wa fathan quareeb
Every Israeli student is part of their army. Theirs is a "People's army" as they state. Many of such students are more than likely dual citizens.
Where action is needed, to much talking/ speech does nothing..the rest of the world should do what they can.
With so many things these days being called antisemitic it’s starting to get confusing. This morning I farted then pondered whether that could be considered antisemitic. Then my dog farted and I pondered whether my dog might be an antisemite. Then I realized that wasn’t possible because my dog loves everyone, especially if you give him a treat. Maybe it’s just a matter of the people throwing around this term not knowing its true meaning. Or more likely, they’re just using the term in a deceitful manner in an attempt to draw unwarranted sympathy for their wayward cause.
Support the students the right to protest against injustice of all kind. Double standards seem to be the norm these days, when we should treat everyone with respect and humanity without skewed optics.
Defund Ïsræl. Normalize housing and worker co-ops and Ⓐctive unions☭. Workers make the world run, workers should run the world.🕊️🇵🇸
@gregben7657
12 күн бұрын
That can't be possible. All Christian countries support Israel.
@aleejones7508
12 күн бұрын
@@gregben7657 not true....the protest around the world are showing that things need to change
@TheUltimateOpportunist
12 күн бұрын
@@gregben7657 more like U.S vassals.
@gregben7657
12 күн бұрын
@@aleejones7508 All Christian countries support Israel not Arabs Palestinians
What is Human Rights doing in Geneva? Relaxing with a cup of coffee 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you humans we humans are all palastine ❤❤❤❤
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Palestine 🇵🇸
very well thought and layout. I pray to Allah that everyone will be safe on ground and earth .
All idols of West came down in one generation. Free speech, equality, justice, democracy, international law and order, human rights.
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u have freedom of speech in west, but only against islam..😊
@amitsunoko7270
12 күн бұрын
Just not towards the way Israel conducts itself.
Just wisdom people know the true!!!!! VIVA PALTINA!!!!
So much loss....unfathomable
I have so many answers that can’t be questioned…I think first Jesus which wasn’t his real name, was a Palestinian Jew.
students understand the pain of children and women of palisitine because they are human but the others do not understand that they don't want to be
❤❤❤ Students
If One have to put an end to more then Fifteen Thousand Children's life for the land that Almighty Promised Them. Then its can't be a promise from the Lord of the universe, Who is Kind and Just , but a promise From The Demon , For a land that is Cursed. There is no flag or ideology large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.
students show that they are educated and they want the european countries also show their education in humanity
God will turn his back on those that shame his words.
Mohsin keep telling your story no matter what other side of the people say.
Interesting take. Free the hostages and end the war.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ♥️ ✨️ go people's 🌎 ♥️ be one for Palestine 💖💖💖
There is a limit to human suffering. Time to wake up.
Povo de Deus nunca desiste JOE VAI TER QUE OUVIR VOCÊS. Ele precisa de vocês. Obrigado pelo apoio a humanidade a Justiça na Palestina Livre o Povo Livre 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🙏🤲💔😭🇧🇷🇧🇷
I’m a Jewish woman married to an Arab woman. I wish people can share a balanced and equal relationship like we do. We don’t fight fiercely, we kiss fiercely. 👩🏼❤️💋👩🏻
@jaypie8
12 күн бұрын
Who wins when you do fight tho? Just kidding 😊.... Excellent comment ✌🏻
☝️🇵🇸🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸☝️
Maria Lahood speaks at an Israel Influence conference 7 years ago , worth a listen .
❤Students❤
Mon Support Total et Affectif à tous les étudiants qui osent et qui sont capables d’éprouver des sentiments nobles, généreux et humains pour réagir contrairement à nos dirigeants qui continuent de vivre comme si de rien n’était alors que des milliers d’enfants Palestiniens ont été tués et meurent encore tous les jours. Et le monde se souviendra à jamais de cette inhumanité et de cette cruauté collective car quand on piétine les droits de la protection des enfants en toute impunité cela signifie que ce monde 🌍 indigne va mal et qu’il faut se rassembler pour oser hurler haut et fort : Non à cette injustice, Non à cette tuerie collective sur des enfants innocents et non à l’indifférence et à l’inhumanité car nous sommes des humains et non des animaux sauvages…
Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you;
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I'm American 57 years old.. I always thought the Jewish people were the closest to God. Boy was I ever wrong
If someone remembers, lets talk about the Wharshawa Gettho !
@jo-annerichardson34
12 күн бұрын
What Israel is doing in the West Bank by the settlers with full support of the IOF, to the Palistinians, reminds me so much of what the Nazis did in Kristallnock and the Warsaw ghetto. Shockingly shameful.
🇵🇸🕊
Geez, they used skunk water
Antisemitism big deal for politician for newscasts how many so far have injured, humiliated, suspended or even get killed by this playcard(Antisemitism) On the Other hand How about Islamophobia? how many politician, news channels and educators have Condemned the unfairness and humiliations what these pro Palestinian students are facing? these students are indeed the future of america and they are doing what they suppose to do i.e. voice for justice and human Equality.
Most of these students are voting age--let's hope they make their voices heard where it matters most--in November. I do not oppose these protests, but I do not think they can do much good unless the effects are heard in the ballot box. They might do more good writing to their representatives/senators.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤
There you have your "outsiders" , "mayor" Why don't you go after them ??
Free Palestine.
❤❤❤❤❤islam❤❤❤❤❤ ❤️❤️❤️sabut ke sath❤️❤️❤️ 1...shaheed zinda hai sabut quran sharif. 2...paigambar zinda hai sabut Hadees sharif. 3...Hazrat isa alae salam murda zinda kiye sabut quran sharif. 4...Hazrat musa alae salam qabr me jane ke baad 9 baar hamari madad kiye 50 waqt ki namaz 5 kiye. ...p3lgg6j9ne9lineynu9jbcxjspfq1tddvp4hhn7ui9y0;o
@somtam1974
12 күн бұрын
Someone has forgotten to their medication today 😂😂😂😂
America Wale Up! I believe in my heart that this United States Flag represents the Last of the patriotism in the World. I also believe that the US Flag stands for that Patriotism. The national anthem for that flag was written by Francis Scott Key, - The name of the Bridge. the ship that hit the Bridge came out of nowhere was carrying Lots of cargo con exs, which could be considered as World Commerce or WOrld Democracy. I in my heart believe that bridge was the code that set off these college riots
The universities are supposed to be places for free speech and exchange of ideas. The Palestinian protests on campus, the administration consistently bring up the issue the group of J students don't feel safe. There is a lot of antis... but nobody would talk about Islamop... Yet they're trying to convey the message the universities need to be safe for "all" students. Why is 1 group of students getting all the attention? The bottom line to any protest is that you need people to make an impact. When you have 5-10 people sitting peacefully, no issue. Getting up to 50 may be an eyesore but still no issue. At 500 or more you might get into the situation of blocking roads, walkways which may inconvenience people. With so many at a protest there is always the chance something might happen. The administration have to consider all their options. They don't want to be responsible in case somebody gets hurt. There is always the option of protesting at city hall or other public spaces that can accommodate large crowds.
Thank you to these best students in the world, bless them, they are ending the war, they are great.
محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ❤
i thought this was gonna be about the country Colombia
Unsafe for who ? 🤔
Free speech. Unless you speak the "wrong" words! So much for the first amendment.
No voice why
The tables against Israel over its atrocities..
Jewish and Palestinian have been living in Middle East for thousands years. They are same race and have been fighting for thousands years
@user-kv1hy3vu1k
12 күн бұрын
But Israel took it to another level since 1947
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
Israel became an independent country in 1948 by approval of United Nations. Jewish bought those land from king Abdullah and the ruler of Jordan or Palestine was very happy with deal. King Abdullah thought he took Jewish for ride because those were inhabitable
Long live Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei for the biggest victory of the Islamic Revolution's. Blessings to the Great Kingdom of the Medes and Persians [Islamic Republic of Iran].
@somtam1974
12 күн бұрын
Put the crack pipe down 😂😂😂😂
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
1400 years crimes against humanity in the name of Allah and Islam
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
You are talking about the same criminals that machine guned children
@SA-hx8eg
12 күн бұрын
Man reedam beh risheh Khamenei
jezzy is my heart
Gracias a estos jóvenes valientes, por defender del derecho de vivir y el derecho de expresarse, VIVA PALESTINA,RESISTE PALESTINA ❤❤❤.
They just want to promote division between groups. There is no division. They want an end to the insanity. Can you blame them?
Free Palestine
They must have had a good sale at Walmart on all of those green tents. The Chinese probably gave them a group discount.
Remember what iran did to stop the protest a year ago
@njandrews4105
12 күн бұрын
How is that relevant?
Mohsain should go to Iran where he will be safe and study at Sharif university. Palestine will be free. Long live Palestine 🇵🇸
There is no justification for the heinous barbarities in the world today. Not with the current level of technology that we have.
There is human, and there is Israeli
Columbia who
Free falisten 🇵🇸
They're doing worse than Germans did
💡 Let’s not forget the mass murder graves being found in gaza, Palestine!
I can see lots of infiltrators who are they? Answer to that tells us a lot .
انَا اختكمَ مَن اليمَن وّالَلَه ماتكلمتَ الَا من جوّع وًّمَنَ ضَيَقَ الَحَالَ انَا وًّامَيَ وًّاخَوًّتَيَ تَشَرَدَنَا مَنَ بَيَوًّتَنَا بَسَبَبَ الَحَرَبَ نَحَنَ فَيَ حَالَهَ لَايَعَلَمَ بَهَا الَا الَلَهَ حَسَبَنَا الَلَهَ وًّنَعَمَ الَوكيَلَ فَيَ مَنَ اوًّصَلَنَا الَى هَاذا الَحَالَ 💔💔وًّالَلَهَ الَعَظَيَمَ مَا كتَبَتَ هَذا الَمَنَاشَدَهَ غَيَرَ مَنَ الَضَيَقَ وّالَفَقَر يَاعَالَمَ حَسَوّا فَيَنَا ارَجَوّكمَ وّالَلَهَ الَعَظَيَمَ رَبَ الَعَرَشَ الَعَظَيَمَ انَه الَاكلَ مَا فَيَ عَنَدَيَ بَالَبَيَتَ وًّالَلَهَ يَا اخَوّانَيَ انَهَ اخَوًّنَيَ بَقَعَدَوًّ بَالَيَوًّمَيَنَ مَافَى اكلَ وًّالَلَهَ وًّضَعَنَا كثَيَرَ صَعَبَ نَحَنَ 6 نَفَرَ دَاخَلَ الَبَيَتَ وًّابَيَ مَتَوًّفَيَ وًّلَا يَوًّجَدَ مَنَ يَعَوًّلَ عَلَيَنَا وًّسَاكنَيَنَ فَيَ بَيَتَ اجَارَ لَانَسَتَطَيَعَ دَفَعَ الَاجَارَ الَلَيَ بَاقَيَ عَلَيَنَا ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' اخي اول كلامي انا اقسم بالله على كتاب الله اني لااكذب عليك ولا انصب ولا احتال اني بنت يمنيه نازحين من الحرب انا واسرتي بيننا ایت الشهرب 14 الف يمني والان علينا 42 الف حق 3 شهور وصاحب البيت من الناس الي ماترحم والله يا اخي انه يجي كل يوم يبهدلنا ويتكلم علينا ويريد من البيت للشارع لانناماقدرنا ندفعله الأجار شافونا الجيران نبكي ورجعو تكلمو الجيران ومهلنالاخره الأسبوع معادفعنا له حلف يمين بالله هذا بيخرجنا إلى الشارع رحمه واحنا. بلادنا بسبب هذا الحرب ولانجد قوت يومنا وعايشين اناوامي واخوتي سفار والدنا متوفي الله يرحمه ومامعنا أحد في هذا الدنيا جاانبنا في هذه الظروف القاسيه اخوتي الصغار خرجو للشارع وشافو الجيران ياكلو واوقفو عند بابهم لجل يعطوهم ولو كسره خبز والله الذي له ملك السموات والارض انهم غلفو الباب وطردوهم ورجعو یبکو ایموتو من الجوع ما احد رحمهم وعطلة ردها لقمت عیش والان لوما احدنا ساعدنا في إيكيلو دقيق اقسم بالله انموت من الجوع فيا اخي انا دخيله على الله ثم عليك واريد منك المساعده لوجه الله انشدك بالله تحب الخير واتساعدني ولو ب 500 ريال يمني مع تراسلي واتساب على هذا الرقم 00967713996987 وتطلب اسم بطاقتي وترسلي ولاتتاخر وايعوضك الله بكل خير اخواني سغار شوف كيف حالتهم وساعدنا وأنقذنا قبل أن يطردونا في الشارع تتبهدل أو نموت من الجوع وانا واسرتي نسالك بالله لولك مقدره على مساعد لاتتاخر علينا وجزاك الله خيرا،.،.،:^:؛^:🎉°~°~^~°^π√^π√~π~√~√~π^~^~π~π~√√~~ππ~π√~~^^°^°€€ل