Columbia University is facing backlash from President Trump due to massive funding cuts and a crackdown on student protesters, particularly the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil. Trump accuses the university of failing to protect Jewish students and demands drastic reforms, threatening to withhold $400 million in federal funding. The administration’s actions are seen as an attempt to control academic freedom and impose a particular definition of anti-Semitism, raising concerns about the future of higher education in the US.
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Israel launches ground operation in Gaza as ceasefire collapses: What we know
The Israeli military resumed ground operations in central Gaza, breaking a fragile ceasefire after airstrikes killed over 400 Palestinians. Troops advanced into the Netzarim Corridor, restricting movement for Gazans and positioning forces for potential operations in the southern part of the Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz demanded the release of hostages, threatening further attacks and possible evacuation of certain areas, while Hamas accused the US of responsibility for the deaths and called for support...
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