Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests
Al Jazeera
Biden’s remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being threatened with repeat of October 7.
United States President Joe Biden has condemned pro-Palestinian activists for acts of “blatant” anti-Semitism during protests at Columbia University.
In a statement to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Passover on Sunday, Biden said it was necessary to speak out against “the alarming surge of antisemitism – in our schools, communities, and online”.
“Silence is complicity. Even in recent days, we’ve seen harassment and calls for violence against Jews,” Biden said.
“This blatant antisemitism is reprehensible and dangerous – and it has absolutely no place on college campuses, or anywhere in our country.”
Biden’s comments came after reports emerged over the weekend of harassment and threats against Jewish students on the campus of Columbia University in New York.
