Talks falter as Columbia refuses to divest from Israel, urges protesters to ‘voluntarily disperse’
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik said she has rejected demands by protesters to divest from Israel, urging them to “voluntarily disperse” as negotiations to dismantle the vast pro-Gaza encampment reached an impasse. Ms. Shafik said Monday that “the University will not divest from Israel,” ruling out the primary demand being made by protesters in charge […]