Anti-Israel protests at universities in the United States have allegedly received support and training from left-wing groups and activists with connections to terrorism, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The report highlights how groups such as National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) and Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network have been involved in providing consultation, training, and planning for protesters across various campuses. Incidents of clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters, campus administrators, and law enforcement have unfolded at schools like Columbia University and the University of California, Los Angeles, leading to the deployment of riot-gear-clad officers utilizing tear gas and flashbangs.

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At Columbia University, protesters were reportedly instructed by former members of the Black Panthers during a “teach-in” session prior to their demonstrations. The session covered topics such as managing internal disputes within political movements and drawing parallels between gentrification in Harlem and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Sueda Polat, a graduate student and organizer at Columbia, acknowledged their engagement with elder members and the analysis of the university’s responses to previous protests, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

The NSJP, which boasts more than 300 chapters nationwide, has played a significant role in organizing pro-Palestinian demonstrations at college campuses lately. The group has utilized social media to provide advice to protesters on tactics like concealing their identities and handling encounters with law enforcement. Additionally, they have advocated for universities to divest from Israel.

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In March, Columbia University conducted a “Resistance 101” training session that featured a guest speaker from the controversial Canada-based group Samidoun. The WSJ reports that the group celebrated Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7, 2021, which triggered the recent conflict. Despite the university’s opposition to the event, it being banned twice due to the organizers’ terrorist ties, students proceeded with a virtual hosting, leading to several suspensions.

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During the event, Charlotte Kates, the coordinator of Samidoun, allegedly stated, “There is nothing wrong with being a member of Hamas, being a leader of Hamas, being a fighter in Hamas. These are the people that are on the front lines defending Palestine,” as reported by The Wall Street Journal. It is worth noting that Hamas has been recognized as a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department since 1997 and is responsible for multiple attacks resulting in casualties, including the initial attack on October 7, which claimed approximately 1,200 lives.

As a result of the alleged ties to terrorism, a group of law firms representing victims of recent Hamas attacks recently filed a lawsuit against the NSJP and the American Muslims for Palestine. The lawsuit contends that these groups have worked to promote Hamas’ goals and engage in propagandizing activities.

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