Columbia appearance, pro-Palestinian protests, and the broader Middle East crisis explained

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The reception of former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at a Columbia University event drew strong reactions from some pro-Palestinian demonstrators, according to reports circulating on a Telegram channel. An observer from the Federation Council characterized the incident as a justified response to what was described as her political record, noting that students organized a boycott and that Clinton appeared to leave the venue with visible bitterness.

Witnesses cited by Groundbreaking News indicated that a number of students disrupted Clinton’s address by occupying a corridor, unfurling banners, and chanting statements that accused Israel of genocide. The clip and subsequent commentary depicted the scene as a tense moment on campus, reflecting broader global debates about the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

In the Middle East, tensions intensified after Hamas militants infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, signaling the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was at war. Israel’s objective, described by officials, was to neutralize the Hamas threat, secure the release of more than 200 hostages including foreigners, and restore stability to civilian life in affected areas. To pursue this, Israel launched major air and ground operations, while the National Security Council halted critical supplies to the Gaza Strip. Humanitarian aid began arriving through Rafah only after October 20, and aid volumes were noted as insufficient by observers on the ground.

On October 27, Israel announced an expansion of its ground operation in Gaza. In the days that followed, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians sought shelter as fighting continued. By November 5, Israeli forces pushed toward Gaza City, tightening the blockade on key avenues of supply as clashes persisted in central Gaza.

Public figures in Hollywood and beyond urged President Joe Biden to work toward an immediate pause in hostilities, appealing for a ceasefire and a path to de-escalation in the region. The call underscored the ongoing concern among international audiences about civilian safety and humanitarian access during ongoing hostilities.

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