Hamas-Linked Protest Group Calls For Mass Unrest on Campuses Across The US
In the latest escalation of anti-Israel activism on American university campuses, the radical group National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) has issued a nationwide call for mass demonstrations and campus occupations. This follows a strong response from authorities at Columbia University, where law enforcement recently cracked down on student-led anti-Israel protests that had disrupted campus life and spread inciteful rhetoric against the Jewish state.
NSJP, known for its extremist positions and support for anti-Israel terror groups, is urging students to stage walkouts from classes and seize control of central campus spaces as a show of force. Their goal is to pressure universities into adopting anti-Israel stances and to create an atmosphere of intimidation for Jewish students. The organization’s statement, widely circulated among pro-Palestinian activist networks, emphasizes its commitment to fighting what it calls “Zionism, imperialism, and fascism,” and refuses to back down in the face of legal consequences.
This latest wave of radicalization comes in response to federal action against anti-Israel campus movements. Columbia University, a prestigious Ivy League institution, has been at the center of this controversy. Following weeks of escalating protests that disrupted academic life, the U.S. Department of Education moved to investigate claims of antisemitic incitement. In a landmark decision, the Trump administration cut $400 million in federal funding to Columbia due to its failure to curb extremist activities on campus. Additionally, law enforcement agencies, including ICE, have begun detaining foreign students involved in violent protests, with reports indicating that some may face deportation.
The clampdown on anti-Israel activism at Columbia has sent shockwaves through American academia, where universities have long tolerated or even encouraged anti-Israel sentiment under the guise of free speech. However, the events at Columbia reflect a growing recognition by federal authorities that many of these protests cross the line into unlawful activity and contribute to a hostile environment for Jewish students.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a further crackdown on Hamas sympathizers in the U.S., stating that individuals who support terror-linked organizations will have their visas and green cards revoked. This marks a significant shift in policy, signaling that the U.S. government is prepared to take decisive action against those who use campus activism as a platform to promote violence and antisemitism.
The broader implications of these protests extend beyond the university setting. The influence of anti-Israel propaganda in academia shapes the perspectives of future leaders in politics, business, and media. The spread of radical ideologies within elite educational institutions can have long-term consequences, including policies that undermine the U.S.-Israel alliance and embolden Israel’s enemies on the world stage.
For observant Jewish communities, the growing hostility toward Israel on college campuses is a stark reminder of the importance of strengthening Jewish education and identity. Many families are now reconsidering sending their children to secular universities, opting instead for institutions that align with Torah values and provide a safe environment for Jewish students. The rise of antisemitism in academia has also prompted increased interest in gap-year programs in Israel, where young Jews can strengthen their connection to their heritage before entering the often hostile world of American higher education.
The crackdown at Columbia may serve as a turning point in the fight against campus extremism. However, the response from NSJP and other radical groups suggests that the battle is far from over.